Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens S-16 931003

The Ariens S-16 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1975 by Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 16 horsepower Kohler K341S 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with an electric starter. The tractor uses a Vickers shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and parking pawl brakes. The open operator station provides ease of use. The tractor includes optional rear PTO and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. Dimensions include a 48 inch wheelbase, 74.25 inch length, 43 inch width, and 47.75 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 745 lbs. Tires are 16-6.50x8 front and 23x10.50x12 rear. Attachments available include 42 and 48 inch mid-mount mower decks, a 54 inch front-mount blade, and a 48 inch dual-stage front-mount snow blower. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power-
Founded-
ModelS-16

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens S-16 931003

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K341S
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4.75 gal (18.0 L)
Bore/Stroke3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement588 cc (35.90 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
Years1973 - 1975
SeriesS Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
References
BooksGarden Tractors published in 1975, by Ariens
Manuals931000 Series Parts and Repair Manual (PRM 31000) published in 1975
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
54" Bladefront-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
48" Snow blowerfront-mount, dual-stage, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil typeSAE 10W-30
ManufacturerVickers
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width43 inches (109 cm)
Length74.25 inches (188 cm)
Weight745 lbs (337 kg)
Rear tire23x10.50x12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16-6.50x8
Height (steering wheel)47.75 inches (121 cm)
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesParking pawl brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Rear PTOOptional
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Type3600