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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 1517
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1517
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 29.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
151717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1517 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +12.3 ci (+41%)GT1742.2 ci
151729.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 1517 is in the 27th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)GT172
15171
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1517 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT17 higher · +426 lb (+85%)GT17926 lb
1517500 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1517 is in the 16th · 314 models
GT17 (A)1517 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | GT17 | 1517 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | KT-17 | CV490 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT17+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 29.9ci | ▲ GT17+12.3 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 1517+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3in | ▲ 1517+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 68in | ▲ GT17+6.8 in · +10% |
| Width | 42.9in | 44.9in | ▲ 1517+2 in · +5% |
| Height | 46.9in | 42.9in | ▲ GT17+4 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 500lb | ▲ GT17+426 lb · +85% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with Electric Clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Dry Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open Operator Station | — |
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 · 27th percentile (29.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 16th percentile (500 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 25th percentile (68 in)
A · GT17B · 1517Median Lawn and Garden Tractor