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.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens S-8G 929001
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 191707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.375 gal (5.2 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Overview
Series:S Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Lawn tractor
Production years:1974 - 1978
Variants
S-8G:gear
S-8H:hydrostatic
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station
References
Publications:Tractor 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