Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens RM1030 925018

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.
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ModelRM1030

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM1030 925018

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VM100
Power10 hp
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Power (kW)7.5 kW
Bore/Stroke3.1875x2.534 inches
Displacement331 cc
Starter typemanual recoil, electric (Plug-in 120V starter optional)
Bore/Stroke (mm)81 x 64 mm
Displacement (ci)20.2 ci
Overview
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1979
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesEmperor 925 Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
BladeAriens front-mount
30" Mower deckmid-mount Ariens, 1-blade, Cutting width 30 inches (76 cm)
Transmission
NameDisc-O-Matic
Typefriction disc
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
Year1979
Start3501
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmechanical idler
LocationMid PTO