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AriensModel A
Ariens GT17
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Ariens GT17 vs Bolens G172
BolensModel B
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
AriensAriens GT17
vs
BolensBolens G172
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
G17217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; G172 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)GT1742.2 ci
G17246.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; G172 is in the 71st · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT172
G1722
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; G172 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ G172 higher · +130 lb (+14%)GT17926 lb
G1721,056 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; G172 is in the 65th · 314 models
GT17 (A)G172 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Bolens | — |
| Model | GT17 | G172 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Iseki, Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | KT-17 | KE 75 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 46.6ci | ▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.2in | ▲ G172+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 76.4in | ▲ G172+1.6 in · +2% |
| Width | 42.9in | 37.8in | ▲ GT17+5.1 in · +13% |
| Height | 46.9in | 46.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,056lb | ▲ G172+130 lb · +14% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.1gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Bolens G172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 65th percentile (1,056 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 69th percentile (76.4 in)
A · GT17B · G172Median Lawn and Garden Tractor