The Ariens FM28 912012 is a lawn tractor model with a rated power of 8 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Produced between 1987 and 1989, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 4-speed gearbox. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres. Specifications for the UK and US are available.
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Rated power
8 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
33 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Transmissions
4-speed friction disk
Production years
1987-1989
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerAriensReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP Tecumseh 318cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Tecumseh TVM195Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement19.43 ciReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 64 mmReference
Power6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed friction diskReference
TransmissionDisc-O-MaticReference
Typefriction diskReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
Clutchmechanical idlerReference
Dimensions
Front tire4x4.10/3.5Reference
Rear tire13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front4x4.10/3.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear13x5.00-6Reference
Ariens FM28 attachments
28" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
28" Mower deck
Typemid-mount AriensReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width71 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
