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Ariens Emperor 6

The Ariens Emperor 6 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1962 to 1968 as part of the Emperor Series. It features a 6HP Tecumseh V60 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The mower uses a 4-speed friction disc transmission called Disc-O-Matic with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, 24 inch width, and 36 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 225 lbs. Tires are 10x2.75 front and 4.00x8 rear. Attachments available include 26 and 32 inch mid-mount mower decks and a front-mount 30 inch blade. The serial number plate is located on the right side under the seat.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens Emperor 6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Tecumseh V60
Power:6 hp
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Power (kW):4.5 kW
Bore/Stroke:2.625x2.50 inches
Displacement:221 cc
Starter type:manual recoil, electric Optional
Bore/Stroke (mm):67 x 64 mm
Displacement (ci):13.53 ci

Variants

3ML:recoil start
3MLE:electric start

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:Emperor Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Years made:1962 - 1968

References

Publication:Emperor published in 1963, by Ariens

Attachments

Blade:front-mount 30 inches width
Blade (cm):76 cm
26 inch mid-mount mower deck:26 inches
32 inch mid-mount mower deck:32 inches
26 inch mid-mount mower deck (cm):66 cm
32 inch mid-mount mower deck (cm):81 cm

Transmission

Name:Disc-O-Matic
Type:friction disc
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1962:14001

Dimensions & Tires

Width:24 inches
Length:63 inches
Weight:225 lbs
Rear tire:4.00x8
Wheelbase:44 inches
Front tire:10x2.75
Width (cm):60 cm
Length (cm):160 cm
Weight (kg):102 kg
Wheelbase (cm):111 cm
Height (steering wheel):36 inches
Height (steering wheel) (cm):91 cm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:mechanical idler
Location:Mid PTO

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the mower, under the seat.