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Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens S-8G 929001
Verdict: Ariens FM28 912012 vs Ariens S-8G 929001
The Ariens FM28 912012 and the Ariens S-8G 929001 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 1974). 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
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
19.43 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 64 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.2 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90 EPReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
4x4.10/3.5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
4x4.10/3.5Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Weight
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201 kgReference
Length
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157 cmReference
Width
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86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Shipping weight
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201 kgReference
Ariens FM28 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
S-8G
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gearReference
S-8H
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hydrostaticReference
Ariens S-8G attachments
Attachment overview
36" 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.