Ariens RM1232

The Ariens RM1232 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1988 to 1995 as part of the 927 Series. Built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA, it originally sold for $1,669 in 1992. It features two engine options: a 12HP Kawasaki 460cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine and a 12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, both air-cooled vertical-shaft types with electric starters. The mower uses a Disc-O-Matic 6-speed fiction disc transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 62.5 inches, and a steering wheel height of 39 inches. Tires are lawn/turf type with front size 4.10-3.50x4.00 and rear size 16.6x5x8.00. Mechanical features include two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The PTO is a mid independent type with an idler pulley clutch. Electrical system has a negative ground and 12-volt battery. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cut positions and a 40-inch front-mount blade. Variants include models with Kawasaki and Briggs engines.