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Lawn Tractor · 1988Unverified

Ariens YT1238G

Name: Ariens YT1238G
Brand: Ariens

Ariens YT1238G — Lawn tractor · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ariens YT1238G is a lawn tractor rated at 12 hp, positioning it centrally within its class for power output. Manufactured from 1988 to 1991, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the Ariens YT1238G is 249 kg, and it is designed for tasks involving approximately up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Weight

249 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

47 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Recorded weight

249 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1988-1991

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerAriensReference

Lawn tractorReference

Built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USAReference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank6.6 LReference

Briggs & Stratton 281707Reference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)8.9 kWReference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

SparkplugChampion RCJ8Reference

Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTOindependentReference

Clutchmechanical pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase116 cmReference

Weight249 kgReference

Front tire13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear18x8.50-8Reference

Length154 cmReference

Width86 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)91 cmReference

Ariens YT1238G attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

38" Mower deck

Typemid-mount AriensReference

Type2-bladeReference

Cutting width96 cmReference

Overall width125 cmReference

Cut height2 to 10 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.

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