Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 vs Craftsman 131.8570
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 is heavier: 228 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 | Craftsman 131.8570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 145 kg | 228 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Craftsman 131.8570 is heavier: 228 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
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