Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Cub Cadet 1864

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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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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1864

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1864 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1864

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ 1864 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
GT1717 hp
186418 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1864 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT17 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)
GT1742.2 ci
186438.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 1864 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT172
18642
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1864 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT17 higher · +46 lb (+5%)
GT17926 lb
1864880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1864 is in the 60th · 314 models

GT17 (A)1864 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
ManufacturerAriensCub Cadet
ModelGT171864
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelKT-17Command
Power Output17hp18hp1864+1 hp · +6%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci38.1ciGT17+4.1 ci · +11%
Bore3.1in3inGT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.6inGT17+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
Length74.8in71.7inGT17+3.1 in · +4%
Width42.9in37.4inGT17+5.5 in · +15%
Height46.9in43.7inGT17+3.2 in · +7%
Operating Weight926lb880lbGT17+46 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
Steering TypeManualPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower
Brake TypeDiscDual disc

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Cub Cadet 1864Difference
TypeOpen OperatorOpen operator station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · GT17B · 1864Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageCub Cadet 1864