Ariens

Emperor 8

Lawn tractor · 1972–1978 · 8 hp

The Ariens Emperor 8 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1972 to 1978. It features a Briggs & Stratton 191707 engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a friction disc type with 6 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton 191707
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement19.44 ci (318 cc)
Bore3 in (76 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power Rated8 hp (6 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton

Transmission

Transmission Typefriction disc
Transmission ModelDisc-O-Matic
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Available Options6-speed friction disc

PTO

Mid Typeindependent

Electrical

Battery Volts12
Groundnegative

Steering

Typemanual

Attachments

30" mid-mount mower deckBlade
Mower Deck30 in (76 cm)