Compare/Ariens Emperor 6 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5

Ariens Emperor 6 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5

Verdict: Ariens Emperor 6 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5

The Ariens Emperor 6 and the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 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 5 hp. Ariens Emperor 6 is the lighter machine (102 kg vs 117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 is the newer design (1967 vs 1962). In short: choose the Ariens Emperor 6 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ariens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

3ML

recoil startReference

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3MLE

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

13.53 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

67 x 64 mmReference

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Power

4.5 kWReference

3.7 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Disc-O-MaticReference

Type

friction discReference

friction diskReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical idlerReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

95 cmReference

Weight

102 kgReference

117 kgReference

Front tire

10x2.75Reference

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Rear tire

4.00x8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

10x2.75Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

4.00x8Reference

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Length

160 cmReference

132 cmReference

Width

60 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

91 cmReference

88 cmReference

Shipping weight

102 kgReference

117 kgReference

Ariens Emperor 6 attachments

Emperor 6 Serial Number Location

Emperor 6 Serial Numbers

1962

14001Reference

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Attachment overview

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.