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Ariens RM1230 vs Ariens RM1232
Verdict: Ariens RM1230 vs Ariens RM1232
The Ariens RM1230 and the Ariens RM1232 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ariens RM1230 is the newer design (1989 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
Briggs & Stratton 286707Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Disc-O-MaticReference
Disc-O-MaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
4.10-3.50x4Reference
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
Rear tire
16-6.50x8Reference
16.6x5x8.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10-3.50x4Reference
4.10-3.50x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16-6.50x8Reference
16.6x5x8.00Reference
Length
158 cmReference
158 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
Ariens RM1230 attachments
RM1230 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
fiction discReference
fiction discReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
81 cmReference
Variants
927034
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KawasakiReference
927035
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BriggsReference
927036
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KawasakiReference
927040
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KawasakiReference
927041
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BriggsReference
Ariens RM1232 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.