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Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5
The Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 and the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 is the newer design (1967 vs 1963). In short: choose the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 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
5 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
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Bore/Stroke
57 x 64 mmReference
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Power
3.0 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Type
friction discReference
friction diskReference
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
-unknown-Reference
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1964
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model codes in parenthesis.Reference
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Attachment overview
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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95 cmReference
Weight
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117 kgReference
Length
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132 cmReference
Width
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60 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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88 cmReference
Shipping weight
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117 kgReference
Ariens Fairway 5 attachments
Fairway 5 Serial Numbers
1967
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000001Reference
1968
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008501Reference
Final
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018601Reference
26" Mower deck
Cutting width
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66 cmReference
Overall width
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72 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
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.