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Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens Emperor 6
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens Emperor 6
The Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 and the Ariens Emperor 6 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens Emperor 6 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 4 hp. Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 is the newer design (1963 vs 1962). In short: choose the Ariens Emperor 6 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
4 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
11.04 ciReference
13.53 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
57 x 64 mmReference
67 x 64 mmReference
Power
3.0 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical idlerReference
Ariens Emperor 4 attachments
Emperor 4 Serial Numbers
1963
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1964
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model codes in parenthesis.Reference
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Attachment overview
Variants
3ML
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recoil startReference
3MLE
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electric startReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Weight
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102 kgReference
Front tire
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10x2.75Reference
Rear tire
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4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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10x2.75Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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4.00x8Reference
Length
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160 cmReference
Width
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60 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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91 cmReference
Shipping weight
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102 kgReference
Ariens Emperor 6 attachments
Emperor 6 Serial Number Location
Emperor 6 Serial Numbers
1962
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14001Reference
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.