Ariens lawn tractors RM626 vs Craftsman 131.8430
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 and the Craftsman 131.8430 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 is heavier: 170 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
- The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM626 | Craftsman 131.8430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1981 | 1966 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 136 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM626 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 and the Craftsman 131.8430 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM626 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8430.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM626 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM626 is heavier: 170 kg versus 136 kg for the Craftsman 131.8430.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM626 or the Craftsman 131.8430?
The Craftsman 131.8430 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
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