Ariens lawn tractors RM830 vs Craftsman 131.8136
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 and the Craftsman 131.8136 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 is heavier: 185 kg versus 170 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM830.
- The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM830 | Craftsman 131.8136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1995 | 1974 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 185 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 and the Craftsman 131.8136 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1974 for the Craftsman 131.8136.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Craftsman 131.8136 is heavier: 185 kg versus 170 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 131.8136?
The Craftsman 131.8136 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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