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  • Ariens RIDGELINE 32 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
  • Ariens RIDGELINE 48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
Side-by-side specifications: Ariens RIDGELINE 32 vs Ariens RIDGELINE 48
Spec RIDGELINE 32
Ariens · Commercial
RIDGELINE 48
Ariens · Commercial
Engine
Power Source gas gas
Engine Make Kawasaki FS600V Kawasaki FS651V
Displacement 36.8 ci (603 cc) 44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power 18.5 hp 22 hp
Deck
Cutting Width 32 in (813 mm) 48 in (1219 mm)
Blades 2 3
Cut Positions 11 13
Max Cut Height 4.5 in (114 mm) 4.5 in (114 mm)
Min Cut Height 2 in (51 mm) 1.5 in (38 mm)
Blade Tip Speed 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min) 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min)
Drive
Transmission Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Ground Speed 7 mph 7 mph
Drive System Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles
Reverse Speed 3 mph 3 mph
Dimensions
Weight 702 lbs (318.4 kg) 719 lbs (326.1 kg)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal (17 L) 4.5 gal (17 L)
General
Warranty 4 yr 4 yr

RIDGELINE 32: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.

RIDGELINE 48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.