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Ariens Emperor 8 Deluxe 925015 vs Ariens RM828
Verdict: Ariens Emperor 8 Deluxe 925015 vs Ariens RM828
The Ariens Emperor 8 Deluxe 925015 and the Ariens RM828 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Ariens RM828 is the newer design (1981 vs 1973). 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
Image courtesy of Bryan ReillyReference
Variants
927009
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Tecumseh VM80 recoilReference
927021
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Tecumseh TVM195 recoilReference
927031
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Tecumseh TVM195 electricReference
927039
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Tecumseh TVXL195 electricReference
927042
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Kawasaki FC290 electricReference
927045
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Briggs 19 electricReference
Emperor 8
standard modelReference
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Emperor 8D
deluxe modelReference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Ariens Emperor 8 Deluxe attachments
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
fiction discReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
71 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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170 kgReference
Front tire
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4.10-3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
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4.80-4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10-3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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4.80-4.00x8Reference
Length
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158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Shipping weight
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170 kgReference
Ariens RM828 attachments
RM828 Serial Numbers
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
28" Mower deck
Overall width
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86 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 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.