Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Farmall Super A

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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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FarmallModel B

Farmall Super A

Row Crop

power
16 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full Super A specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
FarmallFarmall Super A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
GT1717 hp
Super A16 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; Super A is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super A higher · +70.8 ci (+168%)
GT1742.2 ci
Super A113 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; Super A is in the 93rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Super A higher · +2 (+100%)
GT172
Super A4
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; Super A is in the 97th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Super A higher · +1,474 lb (+159%)
GT17926 lb
Super A2,400 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; Super A is in the 90th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerAriensFarmall—
ModelGT17Super A—
CategoryLawn and GardenRow Crop—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerKohlerInternational Harvester—
ModelKT-17C113—
Power Output17hp16hp▲ GT17+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,400RPM—
Cylinders24▲ Super A+2 · +100%
Displacement42.2ci113ci▲ Super A+70.8 ci · +168%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in4in▲ Super A+1.2 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
TypeHydrostaticSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
Length74.8in107in▲ Super A+32.2 in · +43%
Width42.9in55.8in▲ Super A+12.9 in · +30%
Height46.9in81.8in▲ Super A+34.9 in · +74%
Operating Weight926lb2,400lb▲ Super A+1,474 lb · +159%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
System TypeNot recordedIH Touch-Control—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchTransmission—
Speed 13,600rpm540rpm▲ GT17+3,060 rpm · +567%

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedMid-mount Touch Control rockshaft—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical contracting band—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
CoolantNot recorded3.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Farmall Super ADifference
TypeOpen OperatorOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 93rd percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 97th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,400 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 92nd percentile (107 in)
A · GT17B · Super AMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageFarmall Super A