Compare/Ariens GT10G 931020 vs Ariens RM1028

Ariens GT10G 931020 vs Ariens RM1028

Verdict: Ariens GT10G 931020 vs Ariens RM1028

The Ariens GT10G 931020 and the Ariens RM1028 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Ariens RM1028 is the lighter machine (145 kg vs 405 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens GT10G 931020 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ariens RM1028 is the newer design (2000 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ariens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

2.8 LReference

Displacement

23.9 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

7.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry element with foam precleanerReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

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Transmission

Tecumseh 2335Reference

Disc-O-MaticReference

Type

gearReference

friction discReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 5W-30Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

idler pulleyReference

Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

405 kgReference

145 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

4.10-3.50x4.00Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-10Reference

16.6x5x8.00Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

4.10-3.50x4.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-10Reference

16.6x5x8.00Reference

Length

189 cmReference

158 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

99 cmReference

Shipping weight

405 kgReference

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Ariens GT10G attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

255Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

39Reference

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Attachment overview

Ariens RM1028 attachments

28" Mower deck

Cutting width

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71 cmReference

Overall width

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88 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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5Reference

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.