The Ariens RM1030 is a 1979 riding lawn mower from the Emperor 925 Series built by Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 10 hp Tecumseh VM100 331cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric starter. The transmission is a Disc-O-Matic 6-speed friction disc with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and a front-mount blade. The RM1030 was produced starting in 1979 with serial numbers beginning at 3501.