Ariens RM626

The Ariens RM626 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1978 to 1981 as part of the 927 Series. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh V60 gasoline engine with a 221 cc displacement and a 6-speed fiction disc transmission called Disc-O-Matic. The mower has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch using an idler pulley. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, and 39 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 375 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 4.10-3.50x4 front and 4.80-4.00x8 rear. Attachments include a 26 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 40 inch front-mount blade. The RM626 was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $1,000 in 1981.