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Ariens FM26 vs Ariens Imperial 3ML
Verdict: Ariens FM26 vs Ariens Imperial 3ML
The Ariens FM26 and the Ariens Imperial 3ML are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Ariens FM26 is the newer design (1987 vs 1961). 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
6 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1,080 (1987 electric )Reference
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Variants
912010
FM26 recoil startReference
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912011
FM26e electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
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Displacement
13.55 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
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Power
4.5 kWReference
4.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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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
113 kgReference
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Front tire
4x4.10/3.5Reference
10x2.75Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4x4.10/3.5Reference
10x2.75Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
4.00x8Reference
Length
132 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
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Ariens FM26 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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26" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
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Overall width
96 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.