Compare/Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens Fairway 6

Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens Fairway 6

Verdict: Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens Fairway 6

The Ariens Emperor 7 and the Ariens Fairway 6 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens Emperor 7 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Ariens Fairway 6 is the lighter machine (135 kg vs 168 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens Fairway 6 is the newer design (1969 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ariens Emperor 7 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Fairway 6 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

7 hp

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

12982

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electric startReference

12983

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recoil startReference

3ML7D

recoil startReference

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3ML7DE

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

15 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

70 x 64 mmReference

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Power

5.2 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

Disc-O-MaticReference

Type

friction discReference

friction diskReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical idlerReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

118 cmReference

Weight

168 kgReference

135 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Rear tire

16x5.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

4.10x3.50-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x5.50-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Length

167 cmReference

160 cmReference

Width

60 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

91 cmReference

Shipping weight

168 kgReference

135 kgReference

Ariens Emperor 7 attachments

Attachment overview

Ariens Fairway 6 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

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.