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Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 vs Ariens S-18H 931015

Verdict: Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 vs Ariens S-18H 931015

The Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 and the Ariens S-18H 931015 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 18 hp. Ariens S-18H 931015 is the lighter machine (405 kg vs 430 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 is the newer design (1996 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens S-18H 931015 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ariens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

manualReference

Variants

931038

no attachmentsReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

Displacement

41.13 ciReference

36.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 67 mmReference

95 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

16.4 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Fuel use

6.8 l/hourReference

Air cleaner

dry element with foam precleanerReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

RC12YVReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Compression

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8.1:1Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

Oil type

SAE 5W-30Reference

Transmission

—

SundstrandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

3250Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

Weight

430 kgReference

405 kgReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

23-10.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23-10.50x12Reference

Length

190 cmReference

189 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

119 cmReference

121 cmReference

Shipping weight

430 kgReference

405 kgReference

Ariens Grand Sierra 2200 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

290Reference

255Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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39Reference

Attachment overview

Ariens S-18H attachments

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.