Ariens RM1032

The Ariens RM1032 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1980 to 1989 as part of the 927 Series. It was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. The mower features a choice of 10HP engines from Tecumseh and Briggs & Stratton, with air-cooled vertical-shaft single-cylinder gasoline engines. It has a 6-speed Disc-O-Matic fiction disc transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The power take-off is a mid PTO independent type with an idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, 39 inch height at the steering wheel, and a shipping weight of 390 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with 4.10-3.50x4 front and 16-6.50x8 rear sizes. Attachments include a 32 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 40 inch front-mount blade. Several variants exist with different engine and starter configurations.