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Ariens Fairway 7 vs Ariens RM830
Verdict: Ariens Fairway 7 vs Ariens RM830
The Ariens Fairway 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 RM830 is the newer design (1981 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ariens RM830 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens Fairway 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$670 (1976 )Reference
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Variants
92710
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Tecumseh VM80 recoilReference
912002
recoil startReference
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912003
electric startReference
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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
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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Ariens Fairway 7 attachments
Fairway 7 Serial Numbers
1972
-unknown-Reference
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1973
-unknown-Reference
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1976
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model codes lists in parenthesisReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
26" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 11 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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16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10-3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16-6.50x8Reference
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 RM830 attachments
Attachment overview
30" 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.