Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens RM1038 925017

The Ariens RM1038 is a riding lawn mower from 1979, part of the Emperor 925 Series. It features a 10HP Tecumseh VM100 331cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The transmission is a Disc-O-Matic 6-speed friction disc with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. 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 38" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and a front-mount blade. The RM1038 was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA.
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ModelRM1038

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM1038 925017

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VM100
Power10 hp (7.5 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.1875x2.534 inches (81 x 64 mm)
Displacement331 cc (20.2 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil, electric (Plug-in 120V starter optional)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Year1979
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerAriens
Transmission
NameDisc-O-Matic
Typefriction disc
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
Years1979 - 2001
Attachment details
BladeAriens front-mount
Blades2-blade
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
38" Mower deck Typemid-mount Ariens
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmechanical idler
LocationMid PTO