Murray MT100 Review
The MT100 is a basic, low-priced 42-inch tractor suited to small to mid-size yards. Manual shifting and a 2-year warranty are the main trade-offs against the MT200.
- Deck size
- 42 in.
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive lawn tractor, steering wheel
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Price
- $1,999
Rating breakdown
Key specifications
| Power type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine | Briggs and Stratton E1350 Series (31R5), 13.5 gross hp, electric start |
| Displacement | 500 cc |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive lawn tractor, steering wheel |
| Deck size | 42 in. |
| Deck construction | Stamped 13-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | 13 positions, single lever |
| Blades | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge |
| Front tires | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8.00-8 |
| Recommended property size | Up to 2 acres (per Home Depot listing) |
| Model number | MT100 (catalog code MYT4213500 per Home Depot URL) |
| Turning radius | 18 in. |
| Retailer | The Home Depot (exclusive) |
| Hitch | Rear hitch for compatible carts |
Pros and cons
What we like
- Lowest-priced Murray tractor
- 18-in. turning radius
- 13-position height lever
- Electric start
- Rear hitch for carts
What could be better
- Manual transmission only
- Short 2-year warranty
- Weight and fuel capacity not published
- Lower power than the MT200
- Sold only at The Home Depot
MT100 review
Murray MT100 at a glance
The Murray MT100 is a 42-inch lawn tractor with a 13.5 gross hp Briggs and Stratton engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. It is Murray’s entry-level rider, sold exclusively at The Home Depot, where it listed at $1,999 when we checked in October 2026. This Murray MT100 review covers the specs Murray and Home Depot publish.
About the model number: you may see MYT4213500 mentioned. A Home Depot Q and A page for the MT100 carries that code in its web address, and parts sellers list it for 42-inch Murray decks, so we treat it as the MT100’s catalog number. Home Depot’s own page shows only MT100, so confirm before ordering parts.
Engine and transmission
The engine is a Briggs and Stratton E1350 series (model 31R5) at 13.5 gross hp and 500 cc with electric start. Gross horsepower is a lab figure and is higher than what the engine puts to the blades.
Drive is a 6-speed manual gearbox, so you shift between ground speeds rather than using a foot-pedal automatic. That is cheaper and simple, though less convenient than a hydrostatic. Murray lists a mow-in-reverse option.
Deck and cut
The deck is stamped 13-gauge steel, 42 inches wide, with twin blades and side discharge. A single lever sets 13 cutting heights. Home Depot’s page also lists a built-in rear hitch for compatible carts, and Home Depot sells a bagging bundle for the MT100.
Size and comfort
Tires are 15×6.00-6 front and 20×8.00-8 rear, and the turning radius is 18 inches, a tight number for a tractor and helpful around trees. Murray and Home Depot do not publish weight or fuel capacity for this model.
Home Depot rates it for up to 2 acres, which we would treat as a ceiling and not a target for a manual-shift tractor.
Warranty and who should buy it
Warranty is 2 years limited. Buy the MT100 if your lot is one to two acres, mostly flat, and you want the lowest-priced Murray tractor. Spend $200 more on the MT200 if you want an automatic transmission and the larger engine. Keep in mind that gross horsepower and acreage ratings are maker or retailer claims, and a hilly or rough lot will shorten the practical limit well below two acres.
Buying information
Ownership
Frequently asked questions
What is the Murray MT100?
A 42-in. riding lawn tractor with a 13.5 gross hp Briggs and Stratton engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
What is Murray model MYT4213500?
It appears in the web address of Home Depot's MT100 listing and in parts listings, so it looks like the MT100's catalog code. Home Depot's page itself shows MT100.
How much does the Murray MT100 cost?
Home Depot listed it at $1,999 in October 2026.
How many acres can the Murray MT100 mow?
Home Depot's listing says up to 2 acres.
Where is the Murray MT100 sold?
Murray says exclusively at The Home Depot.
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