Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Ford 1200

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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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FordModel B

Ford 1200

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
49.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
10
Full 1200 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
FordFord 1200

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
GT1717 hp
120016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1200 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 higher · +6.9 ci (+16%)
GT1742.2 ci
120049.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 1200 is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT172
12002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1200 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1200 higher · +418 lb (+45%)
GT17926 lb
12001,344 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1200 is in the 73rd · 314 models

GT17 (A)1200 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
ManufacturerAriensFord—
ModelGT171200—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
ManufacturerKohlerShibaura—
ModelKT-17LEK802D—
Power Output17hp16hp▲ GT17+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci49.1ci▲ 1200+6.9 ci · +16%
Bore3.1in3.2inSame
Stroke2.8in3.2in▲ 1200+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
Length74.8in94.9in▲ 1200+20.1 in · +27%
Width42.9in42.2in▲ GT17+0.7 in · +2%
Height46.9in79in▲ 1200+32.1 in · +68%
Operating Weight926lb1,344lb▲ 1200+418 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
System TypeNot recordedLive—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchRear, transmission—
Speed 13,600rpm540rpm▲ GT17+3,060 rpm · +567%

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded881lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.1gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Ford 1200Difference
TypeOpen OperatorNot recorded—

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 · 73rd percentile (49.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,344 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 85th percentile (94.9 in)
A · GT17B · 1200Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageFord 1200