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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.
Best suited for
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.
- Walker Walker Model B27ix — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens RIDGELINE 48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Walker Model B27ix uses a Rehlko engine; RIDGELINE 48 uses a Kawasaki FS651V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Walker Model B27ix holds 9.4 gal (35.6 L) of fuel; RIDGELINE 48 holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel, a 4.9 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- Walker Model B27ix has a published top speed of 9.6 mph; RIDGELINE 48 has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 2.6 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Walker Model B27ix has a 26.5 hp engine; RIDGELINE 48 has a 22 hp engine, a 4.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Walker Model B27ix has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; RIDGELINE 48 has a 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Walker Model B27ix works out to 3.7 acres/hour; RIDGELINE 48 works out to 2.7 acres/hour, a 1.0 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.
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for Walker Model B27ix.
- Blades: not published for Walker Model B27ix.
- Fuel Type: not published for RIDGELINE 48.
- Drive System: not published for Walker Model B27ix.
- Price: Walker Model B27ix is dealer quote only.
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 | Walker Model B27ix Walker · Commercial |
RIDGELINE 48 Ariens · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $6,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Rehlko | Kawasaki FS651V |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26.5 hp | 22 hp |
| Fuel Type | Automotive Grade Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or Greater, 10% Ethanol Maximum) | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual, Independent Hydro-Gear® ZT3100 Integrated Transaxles | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 9.6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 720 lbs (326.6 kg) | 719 lbs (326.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.4 gal (35.6 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Walker Model B27ix: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — walker.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.