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Ariens Emperor 10 vs Ariens RM1028
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 10 vs Ariens RM1028
The Ariens Emperor 10 and the Ariens RM1028 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Ariens RM1028 is the newer design (2000 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
925017
38-inch deckReference
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925018
30-inch deckReference
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Engine
Displacement
20.2 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 64 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
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Starter type
electricReference
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Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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7.5 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Ariens Emperor 10 attachments
Attachment overview
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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145 kgReference
Front tire
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4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
Rear tire
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16.6x5x8.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16.6x5x8.00Reference
Length
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158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Ariens RM1028 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
28" Mower deck
Cutting width
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71 cmReference
Overall width
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88 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.