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Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM830E
Verdict: Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM830E
The Ariens FM28 912012 and the Ariens RM830E 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 1979). 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
air-cooled 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
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
mechanical idlerReference
Dimensions
Front tire
4x4.10/3.5Reference
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Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
4x4.10/3.5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
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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
925011
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Deluxe BriggsReference
925014
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TecumsehReference
925020
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BriggsReference
Ariens RM830E attachments
RM830E Serial Numbers
1979
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101 (925020)Reference
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.