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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 Ford 1215
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FordModel B
Ford 1215
Utility
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 54 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
FordFord 1215
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)GT1717 hp
121516 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 1215 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1215 higher · +11.8 ci (+28%)GT1742.2 ci
121554 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 1215 is in the 77th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 1215 higher · +1 (+50%)GT172
12153
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 1215 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1215 higher · +366 lb (+40%)GT17926 lb
12151,292 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 1215 is in the 71st · 314 models
GT17 (A)1215 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Ford | — |
| Model | GT17 | 1215 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Shibaura | — |
| Model | KT-17 | S723 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ GT17+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,500RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 1215+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 54ci | ▲ 1215+11.8 ci · +28% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ GT17+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 106in | ▲ 1215+31.2 in · +42% |
| Width | 42.9in | 40.9in | ▲ GT17+2 in · +5% |
| Height | 46.9in | 80.3in | ▲ 1215+33.4 in · +71% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,292lb | ▲ 1215+366 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Rear PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | 540rpm | ▲ GT17+3,060 rpm · +567% |
Tires
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 4.00-12 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 8.00-16 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ford 1215 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 77th percentile (54 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 71st percentile (1,292 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 91st percentile (106 in)
A · GT17B · 1215Median Lawn and Garden Tractor