Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4

The Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1963 to 1964 as part of the Emperor Series. It features a 4 hp Tecumseh V40 gasoline engine with 180 cc displacement, a 4-speed friction disc transmission called Disc-O-Matic, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower has an open operator station and a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. Attachments include 26" and 32" mid-mount mower decks and a 30" front-mount blade.
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ModelEmperor 4 3ML4

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens Emperor 4 3ML4

Engine
ModelTecumseh V40
Power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.25x2.50 inches (57 x 64 mm)
Displacement180 cc (11.04 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Overview
SeriesEmperor Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryRiding lawn mower
Production years1963 - 1964
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade30 inches width (76 cm), front-mount
26 inch mid-mount mower deck26 inches (66 cm)
32 inch mid-mount mower deck32 inches (81 cm)
Transmission
NameDisc-O-Matic
Typefriction disc
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical idler
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO