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If you've always thought a garden tractor meant a lot of noise, mechanical headaches, and a big drain on your wallet, you've probably never looked closely at an arden Tractor. Ariens Garden Tractors are expertly designed with people like you in mind. People who have better things to do with their time than worry about frequent parts replacement, breakdowns, irritating engine noise, or a rattling frame. Ariens Garden Tractors are built solid Bt Built to run dependably for years and years. And Ariens surrounds that tough construction with a sleek, handsome body — styled for people who appreciate quality craftsmanship. Ariens hydrostatic drive models GT18, GT17, GT16, GT14, and gear drive model, GT14g Garden Tractors are loaded with standard performance features. Features including a spacious operator's deck with controls located within easy reach, responsive geared steering, a short turning radius for increased maneuverability, end a multi- attachment capability allowing the use of more than one attachment at the same time. And what a great selection of attachments to choose from! Ariens offers you attachments for almost any lawn or garden job you have to tackle. Attachments like Ariens “Flex-N-Float Plus" mower decks, rotary garden tiller, two-stage Sno- detach attachments that ‘een y your Ariens Garden Tractor working for you through all four seasons! Ariens yard tractor — more than a mower, an indispensible garden tool If you're looking for a riding mower that can do more than mow, you're looking for an Ariens Yard Tractor. The look and feel of an Ariens Yard Tractor appeals to your good taste. 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