• The Ariens Company was founded in 1933 in Brillion, Wisconsin and manufactures both lawn and snow products. In addition to making a variety of zero-turn mowers and walk-behind mowers, the company manufactures three different types of riding mowers that range in cutting decks from 42 to 54 inches. The Ariens Tractor 54 lawn mower is one of the largest and most powerful lawn mowers manufactured by the company. As of 2011, this lawn mower costs about $5,600 and comes with a three-year warranty. The Ariens Company has parts dealers located all over the country to help owners with repair and service problems.
  
  

Performance

• The Ariens Tractor 54 lawn mower has a 25 horsepower, 725 cc Kohler engine, along with a fuel tank that holds four gallons. While the riding mower can travel up to 5.5 miles per hour forward and 2.5 mph in reverse, it also has an 18-inch turning radius. The drive system features a hydrostatic foot pedal. In addition to a cast iron front axle, the mower has 20 x 8-inch rear wheels and 16 x 6-inch front wheels to help maneuver through rough terrain.
  
  

Cutting

• The riding lawn mower has a 10-gauge stamped steel blade, along with a 54-inch cutting width. The blade has six different cutting heights, and cuts in heights ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. Two cast aluminum spindles are located on the mower, along with a PTO electric deck engagement, belt deck drive and manual spring-assisted deck lift system.
  
  

Features

• The Ariens Tractor 54 lawn mower weighs 670 lbs., and the dimensions are 73-by-53-by-46-inches. Headlights located on the mower allow operators to mow in the late afternoon and early evenings. The high back seat is adjustable by 15 inches for operator convenience. In addition to an hour meter, the mower has a Husqvarna-Elite hood. For operator convenience, the riding lawn mower has a high back seat, and the option of purchasing attachments for the mower, including a mulching kit and bagging kit.