Compare/Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens RM830

Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens RM830

Verdict: Ariens Emperor 7 vs Ariens RM830

The Ariens Emperor 7 and the Ariens RM830 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens RM830 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Ariens Emperor 7 is the lighter machine (168 kg vs 170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens RM830 is the newer design (1981 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ariens RM830 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Emperor 7 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

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

vertical-shaftReference

Variants

92710

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Tecumseh VM80 recoilReference

927004

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Briggs 19 electricReference

927011

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Briggs 19 electricReference

927024

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Tecumseh TVM195 recoilReference

927025

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Briggs 19 electricReference

927029

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Tecumseh TVM195 electricReference

927037

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Tecumseh TVXL195 electricReference

3ML7D

recoil startReference

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3ML7DE

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

15 ciReference

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 64 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

Fuel tank

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2.8 LReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Disc-O-MaticReference

Type

friction discReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical idlerReference

idler pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

118 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

168 kgReference

170 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

4.10-3.50x4Reference

Rear tire

16x5.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

4.10-3.50x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x5.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Length

167 cmReference

158 cmReference

Width

60 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

91 cmReference

99 cmReference

Shipping weight

168 kgReference

170 kgReference

Ariens Emperor 7 attachments

Attachment overview

Ariens RM830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

30" Mower deck

Cutting width

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76 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.