Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens YT1238G

The Ariens YT1238G is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1991. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 46 inch wheelbase, 61 inch length, 34 inch width, and 36 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 550 lbs. Tires are 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 36" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
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ModelYT1238G

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens YT1238G

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.75 gal (6.6 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RCJ8
Bore/Stroke3.4375x3.0625 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 281707
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
Built inBrillion, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryLawn tractor
Production years1988 - 1991
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" BladeAriens, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
38" Mower deckmid-mount Ariens, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Overall width 49.5 inches (125 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
36" Snow blowerAriens, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds6-speed gear
Dimensions & Tires
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length61 inches (154 cm)
Weight550 lbs (249 kg)
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Wheelbase46 inches (116 cm)
Front tire13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel)36 inches (91 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical pulley
Front PTOindependent