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Ariens RM1228 vs Ariens S-12 931001
Verdict: Ariens RM1228 vs Ariens S-12 931001
The Ariens RM1228 and the Ariens S-12 931001 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ariens S-12 931001 holds more fuel (18.0 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ariens RM1228 is the newer design (1991 vs 1973). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
18.0 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
VickersReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 10W-30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
121 cmReference
Front tire
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
16-6.50x8Reference
23x10.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16-6.50x8Reference
23x10.50x12Reference
Length
158 cmReference
188 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
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322 kgReference
Width
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109 cmReference
Shipping weight
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322 kgReference
Ariens RM1228 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
fiction discReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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Ariens S-12 attachments
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.