Ariens lawn tractors RM830 vs Craftsman 502.25517
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 and the Craftsman 502.25517 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Craftsman 502.25517 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM830.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 is heavier: 170 kg versus 161 kg for the Craftsman 502.25517.
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM830 | Craftsman 502.25517 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1995 | 1993 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 170 kg | 161 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 502.25517?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 and the Craftsman 502.25517 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 502.25517?
The Craftsman 502.25517 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM830.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM830 or the Craftsman 502.25517?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM830 is heavier: 170 kg versus 161 kg for the Craftsman 502.25517.