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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 Cub Cadet 1170
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1170
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17.5 hp
- displacement
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1170
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 1170 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)GT1717 hp
117017.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1170 is in the 44th · 380 models
Cylinders
▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)GT172
11701
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1170 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1170 higher · +154 lb (+17%)GT17926 lb
11701,080 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1170 is in the 65th · 314 models
GT17 (A)1170 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | GT17 | 1170 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | KT-17 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17.5hp | ▲ 1170+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT17+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | Not recorded | — |
| Bore | 3.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 2.8in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven CVT | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 42.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,080lb | ▲ 1170+154 lb · +17% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1170 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 44th percentile (17.5 hp)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 65th percentile (1,080 lb)
A · GT17B · 1170Median Lawn and Garden Tractor