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Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM830
Verdict: Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM830
The Ariens FM28 912012 and the Ariens RM830 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 1981). 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
vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.43 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 64 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 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
Dimensions
Front tire
4x4.10/3.5Reference
4.10-3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4x4.10/3.5Reference
4.10-3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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170 kgReference
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 FM28 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Variants
92710
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Tecumseh VM80 recoilReference
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
Ariens RM830 attachments
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.