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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 1782
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1782
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 38.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1782
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
178217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1782 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +3.3 ci (+8%)GT1742.2 ci
178238.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 1782 is in the 46th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 1782 higher · +1 (+50%)GT172
17823
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1782 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1782 higher · +205 lb (+22%)GT17926 lb
17821,131 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1782 is in the 68th · 314 models
GT17 (A)1782 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | GT17 | 1782 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | KT-17 | D640 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 1782+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 38.9ci | ▲ GT17+3.3 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.6in | ▲ GT17+0.5 in · +19% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.4in | ▲ GT17+0.4 in · +17% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 78.3in | ▲ 1782+3.5 in · +5% |
| Width | 42.9in | 43.3in | ▲ 1782+0.4 in · <1% |
| Height | 46.9in | 47.2in | ▲ 1782+0.3 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,131lb | ▲ 1782+205 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Dual disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Cub Cadet 1782 | 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 · 46th percentile (38.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 68th percentile (1,131 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)
A · GT17B · 1782Median Lawn and Garden Tractor