Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 vs Wheel Horse 12-32XL

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

10 HP · 2000–2002

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Wheel Horse 12-32XL

Wheel Horse 12-32XL

12 HP · 1996–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Wheel Horse 12-32XL is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028: 12 HP versus 10 HP (+2 HP, +20%).
  • The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1996 for the Wheel Horse 12-32XL.
  • The Wheel Horse 12-32XL is heavier: 170 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
  • The Wheel Horse 12-32XL has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028Wheel Horse 12-32XL
Power10 HP12 HP
Production years2000–20021996–2004
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight145 kg170 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 15 / 1
Wheelbase115 cm119 cm
Length158 cm168 cm
Mower deck28"32"

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