Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6 vs Craftsman 131.8430

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6

6 HP · 1975–1976

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Craftsman 131.8430

Craftsman 131.8430

6 HP · 1966

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6 and the Craftsman 131.8430 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
  • The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 6Craftsman 131.8430
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years1975–19761966
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—136 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 13 / 1
Mower deck30"32"

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