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Ariens RM1230 vs Ariens YT1232G
Verdict: Ariens RM1230 vs Ariens YT1232G
The Ariens RM1230 and the Ariens YT1232G are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ariens YT1232G holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Sparkplug
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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
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
mechanical pulleyReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
116 cmReference
Front tire
4.10-3.50x4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16-6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10-3.50x4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16-6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
91 cmReference
Weight
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249 kgReference
Width
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86 cmReference
Ariens RM1230 attachments
RM1230 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
fiction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
81 cmReference
Ariens YT1232G attachments
32" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
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.