Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens RM728 927001

The Ariens RM728 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1978 to 1980 as part of the 927 Series. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh VM70 gasoline engine with 281 cc displacement and a 6-speed fiction disc transmission (Disc-O-Matic) with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It has 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 28 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 40 inch front-mount blade.
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ModelRM728

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM728 927001

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VM70
Power7 hp (5.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Bore/Stroke2.94x2.53 inches (75 x 64 mm)
Displacement281 cc (17.16 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil, electric Optional
Overview
TypeRiding lawn mower
Series927 Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
Production years1978 - 1980
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
40" Bladefront-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm)
28" mid-mount mower deck28 inches cutting width (71 cm), 34 inches overall width (86 cm), 1 to 4 inch cut height (2 to 10 cm), 1-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Ariens
Transmission
Typefiction disc
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDisc-O-Matic
Description6-speed fiction disc
Dimensions & Tires
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire4.80-4.00x8
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire4.10-3.50x4
Shipping weight375 lbs (170 kg)
Height (steering wheel)39 inches (99 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchidler pulley
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO