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Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens Fairway 7
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens Fairway 7
The Ariens Emperor 7 and the Ariens Fairway 7 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Ariens Fairway 7 is the newer design (1972 vs 1968). 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
7 hp
7 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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$670 (1976 )Reference
Variants
912002
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recoil startReference
912003
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electric startReference
3ML7D
recoil startReference
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3ML7DE
electric startReference
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Engine
Displacement
15 ciReference
15 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
70 x 64 mmReference
70 x 64 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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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
118 cmReference
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Weight
168 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
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Rear tire
16x5.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16x5.50-8Reference
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Length
167 cmReference
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Width
60 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
91 cmReference
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Shipping weight
168 kgReference
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Ariens Emperor 7 attachments
Attachment overview
Ariens Fairway 7 attachments
Fairway 7 Serial Numbers
1972
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-unknown-Reference
1973
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-unknown-Reference
1976
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model codes lists in parenthesisReference
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.