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Ariens Fairway 5 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5
Verdict: Ariens Fairway 5 vs Ariens Fairway 5 12M5
The Ariens Fairway 5 and the Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Ariens Fairway 5 is the lighter machine (100 kg vs 117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
12981
Briggs engineReference
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12984
electric startReference
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12995
recoil startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
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Power
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idlerReference
mechanical idlerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Weight
100 kgReference
117 kgReference
Front tire
4.10x3.50-4Reference
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Rear tire
12.5x4.50-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
4.10x3.50-4Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
12.5x4.50-6Reference
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Length
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
91 cmReference
88 cmReference
Shipping weight
100 kgReference
117 kgReference
Ariens Fairway 5 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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26" Mower deck
Type
friction diskReference
friction diskReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Overall width
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72 cmReference
Fairway 5 Serial Numbers
1967
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000001Reference
1968
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008501Reference
Final
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018601Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.