Ariens Fairway 5 12M5

The Ariens Fairway 5 12M5 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1967 to 1976 as part of the Fairway Series. Manufactured by Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA, it originally sold for $350 in 1968. It features a 5 hp Tecumseh 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a Disc-O-Matic 4-speed friction disk transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower has an open operator station and a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. Dimensions include a 37.5 inch wheelbase, 52 inch length, 24 inch width, 35 inch height at the steering wheel, and a shipping weight of 260 lbs. Attachments include a 26 inch mid-mount Ariens mower deck with a single blade, cutting width of 26 inches, overall width of 28.5 inches, and cut height adjustable from 1.5 to 3.25 inches. The model is related to the Ariens Fairway 4.