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Ariens Emperor 8 925005 vs Ariens FM28 912012
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 8 925005 vs Ariens FM28 912012
The Ariens Emperor 8 925005 and the Ariens FM28 912012 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ariens FM28 912012 is the newer design (1987 vs 1972). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.43 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
79 x 64 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical idlerReference
Ariens Emperor 8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction diskReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
71 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
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4x4.10/3.5Reference
Rear tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4x4.10/3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13x5.00-6Reference
Ariens FM28 attachments
28" Mower deck
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.