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Ariens Emperor 6 vs Ariens FM26
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 6 vs Ariens FM26
The Ariens Emperor 6 and the Ariens FM26 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Ariens Emperor 6 is the lighter machine (102 kg vs 113 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens FM26 is the newer design (1987 vs 1962). 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
6 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$1,080 (1987 electric )Reference
Variants
912010
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FM26 recoil startReference
912011
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FM26e electric startReference
3ML
recoil startReference
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3MLE
electric startReference
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Engine
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
13.55 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
67 x 64 mmReference
Power
4.5 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
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 diskReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical idlerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
95 cmReference
Weight
102 kgReference
113 kgReference
Front tire
10x2.75Reference
4x4.10/3.5Reference
Rear tire
4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
10x2.75Reference
4x4.10/3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
160 cmReference
132 cmReference
Width
60 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
102 kgReference
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Ariens Emperor 6 attachments
Emperor 6 Serial Number Location
Emperor 6 Serial Numbers
1962
14001Reference
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Attachment overview
Ariens FM26 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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 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.