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Ariens RM1230

Ariens RM1230 tractor
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The Ariens RM1230 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1989 to 1995 as part of the 927 Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 0.75 gallon fuel tank. The mower uses a 6-speed fiction disc transmission called Disc-O-Matic with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch using an idler pulley. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, and 39 inch height at the steering wheel. Tires are 4.10-3.50x4 front and 16-6.50x8 rear. Attachments include a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 40 inch front-mount blade. Electrical system has a 12 volt battery with negative ground. The serial number plate is located on the left side of the mower frame below the seat.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM1230

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 286707
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Starter volts:12

Overview

Series:927 Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Riding lawn mower
Original price:$1,599 in 1990
Production years:1989 - 1995

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

40" Blade:Ariens front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount Ariens, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 30 inches (76 cm)

Transmission

Name:Disc-O-Matic
Type:fiction disc
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire:16-6.50x8
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:4.10-3.50x4
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:idler pulley
Location:Mid PTO

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the mower frame, below the seat.