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Ariens RM1228 vs Ariens YT1238H 935020
Verdict: Ariens RM1228 vs Ariens YT1238H 935020
The Ariens RM1228 and the Ariens YT1238H 935020 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ariens RM1228 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). 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 vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RCJ8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
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Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
mechanical pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
116 cmReference
Front tire
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16-6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16-6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
91 cmReference
Width
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86 cmReference
Ariens RM1228 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
fiction discReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Ariens YT1238H attachments
38" Mower deck
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.