· 1989 Unverified Ariens RM1230 Ariens RM1230 — 927 Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Ariens RM1230 lawn tractor has a rated power of 12 hp, a typical figure for its class. Produced between 1989 and 1995, it features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. It is designed for operations of up to 200 ac. Specifications for both UK and US models are available.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
42 rows
Transmissions
6-speed fiction disc
Production years
1989-1995
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Manufacturer Ariens Reference
Riding lawn mower Reference
Built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA Reference
Original price was $1,599 in 1990 Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Mechanical band brakes Reference
Open operator station. Reference
12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 2.8 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 286707 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft Reference
Displacement 28.4 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 87 x 78 mm Reference
Power 8.9 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
6-speed fiction disc Reference
Transmission Disc-O-Matic Reference
Type fiction disc Reference
Gears 6 forward and 1 reverse Reference
Mid PTO independent Reference
Clutch idler pulley Reference
Wheelbase 115 cm Reference
Front tire 4.10-3.50x4 Reference
Rear tire 16-6.50x8 Reference
Lawn/turf front 4.10-3.50x4 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 16-6.50x8 Reference
Length 158 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 99 cm Reference
30" mid-mount mower deck Reference
blade Reference
Serial number plate on the left side of the mower frame, below the seat. Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
30" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Blade Reference
Type mid-mount Ariens Reference
Type 1-blade with manual lift Reference
Cutting width 76 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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