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Ariens S-12H

The Ariens S-12H is a garden tractor produced from 1976 to 1978. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic Sunstrand transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, drum brakes, and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and a 3600 front PTO type. 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 23x8.50-10 rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12 volt battery with 255 CCA and 39 AH. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 54" front-mount blade, a 48" dual-stage front-mount snow blower, and a Johnson front-end loader with various specifications.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens S-12H

Engine

Type:gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Fuel use:1 gal/hour
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Air cleaner:dry element with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches
Displacement:476 cc
Engine model:Kohler K301
Oil capacity:2 qts
Power (gross):12 hp
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches
Starter volts:12
Bore/Stroke (mm):86 x 83 mm
Oil capacity (L):1.9 L
Power (gross kW):8.9 kW
Compression ratio:6.6:1
Displacement (ci):29.07 ci
Fuel use (l/hour):3.8 l/hour
Sparkplug gap (mm):0.635 mm

Overview

Series:S Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Production years:1976 - 1978

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:39
Battery CCA:255
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Drum brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

54" Blade:front-mount
48" Snow blower:front-mount
54" Blade width:54 inches
48" Snow blower type:dual-stage
54" Blade width (cm):137 cm
48" Snow blower width:48 inches
Johnson Loader weight:400 lbs Without bucket
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches
Johnson Loader dump angle:45° dump
48" Snow blower width (cm):121 cm
Johnson Loader weight (kg):181 kg
Johnson Loader lift capacity:350 lbs lift (full at pin)
Johnson Loader reach (dumped):1976 inches
Johnson Loader height (at pin):68.5 inches
42" mid-mount mower deck blades:3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck blades:3-blade
Johnson Loader reach (dumped cm):5019 cm
Johnson Loader clearance (dumped):50 inches
Johnson Loader height (at pin cm):173 cm
Johnson Loader lift capacity (kg):158 kg
Johnson Loader bucket width options:38 inches, 48 inches
Johnson Loader clearance (dumped cm):127 cm
Johnson Loader bucket width options (cm):96 cm, 121 cm

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:SAE 5W-30
Oil capacity:5.5 qts
Oil capacity (L):5.2 L
Transmission manufacturer:Sunstrand

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:43 inches
Length:74.75 inches
Rear tire:23x8.50-10
Wheelbase:48 inches
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Width (cm):109 cm
Length (cm):189 cm
Wheelbase (cm):121 cm
Shipping weight:895 lbs
Shipping weight (kg):405 kg
Height (steering wheel):47.75 inches
Height (steering wheel cm):121 cm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent
Front PTO Type:3600