Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens GT18 931024

The Ariens GT18 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1991 in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 18 hp Kohler K361 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes independent front and rear PTOs with electric clutches. Dimensions include a 48 inch wheelbase, 74.75 inch length, 43 inch width, and 47.75 inch height at the steering wheel, with a shipping weight of 895 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12 volt battery. Optional rear hitch and various attachments are available including mower decks (42", 48", 60"), snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe.
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ModelGT18

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens GT18 931024

PTO
Rear PTOindependent
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Type3600
Rear PTO Clutchelectric
Front PTO Clutchelectric
Hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K361
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel use1.8 gal/hour (6.8 l/hour)
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Air cleanerdry element with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Compression8.1:
Displacement588 cc (35.90 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery CCA255
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Production
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1979 - 1991
Attachments
Blade54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount
Backhoe
ModelBrantly LD6 Backhoe
Weight500 lbs (226 kg)
Swing Arc135°
Bucket force3000 lbs (1360 kg)
Reach from pivot108 inches (274 cm)
Transport height72 inches (182 cm)
Dipperstick force1560 lbs (707 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth72 inches (182 cm)
Snowblower48 inches width (121 cm), dual-stage, front-mount
Front-end loaderJohnson Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 1976 inches reach (dumped) (5019 cm), 68.5 inches height (at pin) (173 cm), 50 inches clearance (dumped) (127 cm), weight: 400 lbs Without bucket (181 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
60" mid-mount mower deck60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil typeSAE 5W-30
Oil capacity5.5 qts (5.2 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Width43 inches (109 cm)
Length74.75 inches (189 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Shipping weight895 lbs (405 kg)
Height (steering wheel)47.75 inches (121 cm)