Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens GT12 931025

The Ariens GT12 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1982 by Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12HP Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 895 lbs, and uses two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. It includes optional independent front and rear PTOs with electric clutches. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" dual-stage snowblower, and a 54" front-mount blade. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp flywheel alternator and a 12 volt battery.
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ModelGT12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens GT12 931025

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K301
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel use1 gal/hour
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4.5 gal
Air cleanerdry element with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke3.375x3.25 inches
Compression6.6:1
Displacement476 cc
Oil capacity2 qts
Fuel tank (L)17.0 L
Power (gross)12 hp
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)86 x 83 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.9 L
Power (gross kW)8.9 kW
Displacement (ci)29.07 ci
Fuel use (l/hour)3.8 l/hour
Sparkplug gap (mm)0.635 mm
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width43 inches
Length74.75 inches
Rear tire23x8.50-10
Wheelbase48 inches
Front tire16x6.50-8
Width (cm)109 cm
Length (cm)189 cm
Wheelbase (cm)121 cm
Shipping weight895 lbs
Shipping weight (kg)405 kg
Height (steering wheel)47.75 inches
Height (steering wheel) (cm)121 cm
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery CCA255
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Production
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1981 - 1982
Attachments
Blade54 inches width / 137 cm, front-mount
Snowblower48 inches width / 121 cm, dual-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches / 106 cm, 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches / 121 cm, 3-blade
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil typeSAE 5W-30
Oil capacity5.5 qts
Oil capacity (L)5.2 L
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent (Optional)
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Type3600
Rear PTO Clutchelectric
Front PTO Clutchelectric