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Ariens Imperial 3ML vs Burns B-60 Suburban
Verdict: Ariens Imperial 3ML vs Burns B-60 Suburban
The Ariens Imperial 3ML and the Burns B-60 Suburban are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Burns B-60 Suburban is the newer design (1962 vs 1961). 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
Burns
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
BurnsReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Power
4.1 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Peerless 1200Reference
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
10x2.75Reference
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Rear tire
4.00x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
10x2.75Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
4.00x8Reference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Ag front
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4.80x4-8Reference
Ag rear
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23x6-12Reference
Length
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152 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (hood)
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81 cmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Ariens Imperial attachments
Imperial Serial Numbers
1961
101Reference
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Attachment overview
Variants
B-60
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recoil startReference
B-60-E
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electric startReference
Burns B-60 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
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.