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Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS

Zero-Turn mower · Model 915281 · Residential-duty · Gas

$3,399 Ariens list price

Checked 22 Oct 2026 on the Ariens product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS is a residential-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for mowing open residential acreage quickly, with a 34-inch deck and a 656cc engine making 20 hp. It weighs 445 lb (201.8 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
34 in (864 mm)
Displacement
40 ci (656 cc)
Engine Power
20 hp
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Ground Speed
6 mph
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Few close matches: the list also allows a wider deck range, other duty classes and discontinued models, each labelled.

  • Gravely ZT 34 KAWASAKI
    Deck 34 in (864 mm) · Kawasaki® FR600V, 18 hp, 603 cc
    List price $3,799 (this model: $3,399)Engine power 18 hp (this model: 20 hp)
    Why: Same class: zero-turn · Same 34 in deck · Gas engine, like this model · Commercial-duty (this model is residential) · 18 hp (this model: 20 hp) · By Gravely, a different maker
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  • John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck
    Deck 42 in (1067 mm) · 20 hp, 656 cc
    Fuel capacity 3 gal (11.4 L) (this model: 2 gal (7.6 L))Warranty 3 yr (this model: 2 yr)
    Why: Same class: zero-turn · 42 in deck, within 12 in of this model's 34 in · Gas engine, like this model · Residential-duty, like this model · 20 hp (this model: 20 hp) · By John Deere, a different maker
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  • Ariens EDGE 42 BRIGGS
    Deck 42 in (1067 mm) · Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000, 20 hp, 656 cc
    Weight 498 lbs (225.9 kg) (this model: 445 lbs (201.8 kg))List price $3,499 (this model: $3,399)
    Why: Same class: zero-turn · 42 in deck, within 12 in of this model's 34 in · Gas engine, like this model · Residential-duty, like this model · 20 hp (this model: 20 hp) · Also by Ariens
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  • Snapper 360Z Zero Turn Mower 2691499
    Deck 26 in (660 mm) · Briggs & Stratton® EX Series™, 19 hp, 540 cc
    Fuel capacity 3 gal (11.4 L) (this model: 2 gal (7.6 L))Displacement 33 ci (540 cc) (this model: 40 ci (656 cc))
    Why: Same class: zero-turn · 26 in deck, within 12 in of this model's 34 in · Gas engine, like this model · Residential-duty, like this model · 19 hp (this model: 20 hp) · By Snapper, a different maker
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  • Cub Cadet ZT1 42
    Deck 42 in (1067 mm) · Kawasaki® FR Series, 21.5 hp, 726 cc
    Fuel capacity 3.5 gal (13.2 L) (this model: 2 gal (7.6 L))Warranty 3 yr (this model: 2 yr)
    Why: Same class: zero-turn · 42 in deck, within 12 in of this model's 34 in · Gas engine, like this model · Prosumer-duty (this model is residential) · 21.5 hp (this model: 20 hp) · By Cub Cadet, a different maker
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 6 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement40 ci (656 cc)
Engine Power20 hp
Engine MakeBriggs & Stratton® EXi2000

Deck

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS deck specifications
Cutting Width34 in (864 mm)
Blades2
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height4.5 in (114 mm)
Blade Tip Speed18179 ft/min (5541 m/min)
Cut Positions7

Drive

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS drive specifications
TransmissionHydrostatic
Ground Speed6 mph
Drive SystemHydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles
Reverse Speed3 mph

Dimensions

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS dimensions specifications
Weight445 lbs (201.8 kg)
Fuel Capacity2 gal (7.6 L)
Length68 in (1727 mm)

General

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS general specifications
Warranty2 yr

Productivity & acreage

EDGE 34 BRIGGS deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Residential — Built for home-lawn use.

Acres/hr (80%)
1.15
Acres/hr (100%)
2.06
Deck width
34 in
Ground speed
6 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS professional and productivity specifications
Deck width34 in
Engine makeBriggs & Stratton® EXi2000
Engine displacement656 cc
Engine power20 hp
TransmissionHydrostatic
Ground speed6 mph
Cut-height range38 mm – 114 mm
Fuel capacity7.6 L
Weight201.8 kg
Warranty2

Ariens doesn’t publish 9 of these for the EDGE 34 BRIGGS: drive type, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.

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Similar models

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ZT 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · 42 in (1067 mm)

Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.

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What the parts on this spec sheet mean

Other Ariens Edge models › 3 more in this range: EDGE 42 BRIGGS, EDGE 52 KAWASAKI, EDGE LT 42 BRIGGS

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

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Ariens’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre13 min 9 min
  • ½ acre26 min 18 min
  • 1 acre52 min 36 min
  • 2 acres1 h 44 min 1 h 13 min
  • 5 acres4 h 20 min 3 h 2 min

About 52 min per acre at 1.15 acres/hour, mowing at 4.2 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.0 mph top speed (1.65 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 2.3 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight445 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,345 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,155 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,655 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,345 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateFits

Needs at least 41 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.588 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~2.0 h

Mowing times assume 1.15 acres/hour: deck width x 4.2 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.2 mph is 70% of the 6.0 mph top speed Ariens publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.0 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 EDGE 34 BRIGGS questions

What size deck is on the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS?

The Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 34-inch (864 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades.

What engine is in the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS?

The Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS is powered by a Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000, 656 cc, 20 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS weigh?

The Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS weighs 445 lb (201.8 kg) as specified by Ariens.

What size trailer do I need for the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS?

At 445 lb, the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,345 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 1,345 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 EDGE 34 BRIGGS?

Top ground speed is 6 mph. With its 34-inch deck that works out to about 1.65 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS take to mow an acre?

About 36 min per acre, from its 34-inch deck at 6 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 1.65 acres an hour, so five acres is about 3 h 2 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 EDGE 34 BRIGGS?

The Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS holds 2 gal (7.6 L) of fuel.

How much does the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS cost?

Ariens's published list price is $3,399, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Ariens EDGE 34 BRIGGS built for?

Residential-duty zero-turn mower. Built for home-lawn use.

Source: Ariens (manufacturer) · archived copy

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