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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS — residential: typical home lawns; 34-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens EDGE 42 BRIGGS — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 34 in (864 mm) deck; EDGE 42 BRIGGS has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck, a 8 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS weighs 445 lbs (201.8 kg); EDGE 42 BRIGGS weighs 498 lbs (225.9 kg), a 53 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What EDGE 34 BRIGGS's weight means for a trailer ›
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS lists at $3,399; EDGE 42 BRIGGS lists at $3,499, a $100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures
Calculated by MowerFacts
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS works out to 1.6 acres/hour; EDGE 42 BRIGGS works out to 2.0 acres/hour, a 0.4 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | EDGE 34 BRIGGS Ariens · Zero-Turn |
EDGE 42 BRIGGS Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,399 | $3,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 40 ci (656 cc) | 40 ci (656 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 20 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 7 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18179 ft/min (5541 m/min) | 17126 ft/min (5220 m/min) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 445 lbs (201.8 kg) | 498 lbs (225.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.6 L) | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Length | 68 in (1727 mm) | 68 in (1727 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
EDGE 34 BRIGGS: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
EDGE 42 BRIGGS: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — farmandhomesupply.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.