Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens RM1230

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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ModelRM1230

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM1230

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 286707
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
Series927 Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryRiding lawn mower
Original price$1,599 in 1990
Production years1989 - 1995
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
40" BladeAriens front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deckmid-mount Ariens, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 30 inches (76 cm)
Transmission
NameDisc-O-Matic
Typefiction disc
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire16-6.50x8
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire4.10-3.50x4
Height (steering wheel)39 inches (99 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchidler pulley
LocationMid PTO
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the left side of the mower frame, below the seat.