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Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens RM626
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 vs Ariens RM626
The Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 and the Ariens RM626 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens RM626 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 4 hp. Ariens RM626 is the newer design (1978 vs 1963). In short: choose the Ariens RM626 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
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Type
friction discReference
fiction discReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
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
Variants
927002
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1979-1980Reference
927003
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1981Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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170 kgReference
Front tire
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4.10-3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
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4.80-4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10-3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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4.80-4.00x8Reference
Length
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158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Shipping weight
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170 kgReference
Ariens RM626 attachments
26" Mower deck
Cutting width
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66 cmReference
Overall width
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96 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.