Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens S-8G 929001

The Ariens S-8G is a lawn tractor produced from 1974 to 1978 as part of the S Series. It features an 8 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 318cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has manual steering and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 62 inch length, 34 inch width, and 39.5 inch height at the steering wheel, with a shipping weight of 445 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-10 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 36 inch mid-mount mower deck, a 36 inch single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 42 inch front-mount blade. The tractor was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA.
Power-
Founded-
ModelS-8G

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens S-8G 929001

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 191707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.375 gal (5.2 L)
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesS Series
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryLawn tractor
Production years1974 - 1978
Variants
S-8Ggear
S-8Hhydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
References
PublicationsTractor Power published in 1974, by Ariens; Lawn Tractors published in 1975, by Ariens; Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1976, by Ariens; Lawn Tractors published in 1978, by Ariens
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower36 inches (91 cm) width, single-stage, front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Ariens, 2-blade
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil typeSAE 90 EP
Dimensions & Tires
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length62 inches (157 cm)
Rear tire20x8.00-10
Wheelbase43 inches (109 cm)
Front tire15x6.00-6
Shipping weight445 lbs (201 kg)
Height (steering wheel)39.5 inches (100 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical pulley
Front PTOindependent