Ariens lawn tractors RM828 vs Craftsman 502.25421
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 and the Craftsman 502.25421 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman 502.25421 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM828.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 is heavier: 170 kg versus 165 kg for the Craftsman 502.25421.
- The Craftsman 502.25421 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM828 | Craftsman 502.25421 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1995 | 1987 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 165 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM828 or the Craftsman 502.25421?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 and the Craftsman 502.25421 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM828 or the Craftsman 502.25421?
The Craftsman 502.25421 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM828.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM828 or the Craftsman 502.25421?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM828 is heavier: 170 kg versus 165 kg for the Craftsman 502.25421.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM828 or the Craftsman 502.25421?
The Craftsman 502.25421 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".