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Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM9028
Verdict: Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens RM9028
The Ariens FM28 912012 and the Ariens RM9028 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens RM9028 leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Ariens RM9028 is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ariens RM9028 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens FM28 912012 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
8 hp
9 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
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 64 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
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
Length
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158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Ariens FM28 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
71 cmReference
Overall width
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86 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
Ariens RM9028 attachments
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.