Ariens lawn tractors SRM830 vs John Deere R70
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors SRM830 and the John Deere R70 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere R70 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors SRM830.
- The Ariens lawn tractors SRM830 is heavier: 170 kg versus 124 kg for the John Deere R70.
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors SRM830 | John Deere R70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1989 | 1984–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 170 kg | 124 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 106 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 30" |