Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Bolens G174

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AriensModel A

Ariens GT17

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT17 specs
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BolensModel B

Bolens G174

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G174 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
BolensBolens G174

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT1717 hp
G17417 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; G174 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G174 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)
GT1742.2 ci
G17446.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; G174 is in the 71st · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT172
G1742
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; G174 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G174 higher · +218 lb (+24%)
GT17926 lb
G1741,144 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; G174 is in the 69th · 314 models

GT17 (A)G174 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
ManufacturerAriensBolens
ModelGT17G174
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
ManufacturerKohlerMitsubishi
ModelKT-17KE 75
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci46.6ciG174+4.4 ci · +10%
Bore3.1in3.1inSame
Stroke2.8in3.2inG174+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
TypeHydrostaticUnsynchronized Gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Length74.8in77.2inG174+2.4 in · +3%
Width42.9in37.8inGT17+5.1 in · +13%
Height46.9in46.9inSame
Operating Weight926lb1,144lbG174+218 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded

Tread Width

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded5in

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeManualNot recorded
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.1gal

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Bolens G174Difference
TypeOpen OperatorNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 70th percentile (77.2 in)
A · GT17B · G174Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageBolens G174