Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 vs Craftsman 131.8570
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 | Craftsman 131.8570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1979 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 228 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Length | — | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 and the Craftsman 131.8570 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1030 or the Craftsman 131.8570?
The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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