Lawn Tractor · 1981Unverified
Ariens RM828
Ariens RM828 — 927 Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
170 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerAriensReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $1,199 in 1985Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
927009Tecumseh VM80 recoilReference
927021Tecumseh TVM195 recoilReference
927031Tecumseh TVM195 electricReference
927039Tecumseh TVXL195 electricReference
927042Kawasaki FC290 electricReference
927045Briggs 19 electricReference
Engine
8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
8HP Tecumseh 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
8HP Kawasaki 286cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank2.8 LReference
Tecumseh VM80Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement18.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke78 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Tecumseh TVM195Reference
The TVM195 was used from 1982 to 1989. The TVXL195 was used from 1990 to 1994.Reference
Displacement19.43 ciReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 65 mmReference
Startermanual recoilReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Kawasaki FC290VReference
Displacement17.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke78 x 60 mmReference
Starter typeelectricReference
Briggs & Stratton 195707Reference
Displacement19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 70 mmReference
Image courtesy of Bryan ReillyReference
Transmission
6-speed fiction discReference
TransmissionDisc-O-MaticReference
Typefiction discReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
Clutchidler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 cmReference
Weight170 kgReference
Front tire4.10-3.50x4Reference
Rear tire4.80-4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front4.10-3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear4.80-4.00x8Reference
Length158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)99 cmReference
Shipping weight170 kgReference
Ariens RM828 attachments
28" mid-mount mower deckReference
bladeReference
RM828 Serial Numbers
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
28" mid-mount mower deckReference
BladeReference
28" Mower deck
Typemid-mount AriensReference
Type1-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width71 cmReference
Overall width86 cmReference
Cut height2 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.