Murray lawn tractors

Murray 39003

The Murray 39003 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1984. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 3-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 2300 belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor includes an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch. It weighs 658 lbs (298 kg) and rides on 16x6.50 front and 23x8.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground and alternator charging. Optional attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 40" single-stage snowblower, and a 42" blade. The tractor hitch type is an optional sleeve hitch.
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model39003

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Murray 39003

Engine
Typegasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed twin
ModelBriggs & Stratton
Starterelectric
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight658 lbs (298 kg)
Rear tire23x8.50
Front tire16x6.50
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years made1982 - 1984
ManufacturerMurray
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower40 inches (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Murray
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 2300
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
39003 Serial Numbers
198282-39003 (model code)
198383-39003 (model code)
198484-39003 (model code)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent