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Lawn Tractor · 1981Unverified

Ariens RM828

Name: Ariens RM828
Brand: Ariens

Ariens RM828 — 927 Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ariens RM828 is a lawn tractor model with a rated power of 8 hp, positioning it in the lighter end of its class. Manufactured from 1981 to 1995, it features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Ariens RM828 is listed at 170 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

69 rows

Recorded power

8 hp

Transmissions

6-speed fiction disc

Production years

1981-1995

Verified variants

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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.

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