Ariens RIDGELINE 48
Commercial mower · Model 994167 · Commercial-duty · Gas
$6,799 Ariens list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 719 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,619 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 32 min (22 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Ariens RIDGELINE 48 is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 725.9cc engine making 22 hp. It weighs 719 lb (326.1 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FS651V |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | 13 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 7 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 719 lbs (326.1 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
General
| Warranty | 4 yr |
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Professional use
How the RIDGELINE 48 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FS651V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 22 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 326.1 kg |
| Warranty | 4 |
Ariens doesn’t publish 9 of these for the RIDGELINE 48: drive type, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Ariens’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre8 min 6 min
- ½ acre16 min 11 min
- 1 acre32 min 22 min
- 2 acres1 h 3 min 44 min
- 5 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min
About 32 min per acre at 1.9 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.72 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 8.5 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight719 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,619 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,881 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,381 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,619 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.458 hp/in
- Run time per tank~4.5 h
Mowing times assume 1.9 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Ariens publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Ariens doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Ariens's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Ariens RIDGELINE 48 questions
What size deck is on the Ariens RIDGELINE 48?
The Ariens RIDGELINE 48 has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades.
What engine is in the Ariens RIDGELINE 48?
The Ariens RIDGELINE 48 is powered by a Kawasaki FS651V, 726 cc, 22 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Ariens RIDGELINE 48 weigh?
The Ariens RIDGELINE 48 weighs 719 lb (326.1 kg) as specified by Ariens.
What size trailer do I need for the Ariens RIDGELINE 48?
At 719 lb, the Ariens RIDGELINE 48 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,619 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,619 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Ariens RIDGELINE 48?
Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.72 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Ariens RIDGELINE 48 take to mow an acre?
About 22 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.72 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 50 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Ariens RIDGELINE 48?
The Ariens RIDGELINE 48 holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel.
How much does the Ariens RIDGELINE 48 cost?
Ariens's published list price is $6,799, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Ariens RIDGELINE 48 built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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