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Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 vs Ariens Imperial 3ML
Verdict: Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 vs Ariens Imperial 3ML
The Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 and the Ariens Imperial 3ML are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens Imperial 3ML leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 is the newer design (1967 vs 1961). In short: choose the Ariens Imperial 3ML for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
3.7 kWReference
4.1 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical idlerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
95 cmReference
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Weight
117 kgReference
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Length
132 cmReference
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Width
60 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
88 cmReference
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Shipping weight
117 kgReference
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Front tire
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10x2.75Reference
Rear tire
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4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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10x2.75Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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4.00x8Reference
Ariens Fairway 5 attachments
Fairway 5 Serial Numbers
1967
000001Reference
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1968
008501Reference
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Final
018601Reference
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26" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
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Overall width
72 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Ariens Imperial attachments
Imperial Serial Numbers
1961
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101Reference
Attachment overview
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.