Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Hinomoto HB-501 Combac

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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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HinomotoModel B

Hinomoto HB-501 Combac

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
38.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full HB-501 Combac specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
HinomotoHinomoto HB-501 Combac

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT1717 hp
HB-501 Combac17 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; HB-501 Combac is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT17 higher · +3.8 ci (+10%)
GT1742.2 ci
HB-501 Combac38.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; HB-501 Combac is in the 45th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)
GT172
HB-501 Combac1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; HB-501 Combac is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HB-501 Combac higher · +1,389 lb (+150%)
GT17926 lb
HB-501 Combac2,315 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; HB-501 Combac is in the 90th · 314 models

GT17 (A)HB-501 Combac (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
ManufacturerAriensHinomoto—
ModelGT17HB-501 Combac—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
ManufacturerKohlerToyosha—
ModelKT-17TE-150—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,800RPM—
Cylinders21▲ GT17+1 · +100%
Displacement42.2ci38.4ci▲ GT17+3.8 ci · +10%
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke2.8inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
Length74.8in145in▲ HB-501 Combac+70.2 in · +94%
Width42.9in43in▲ HB-501 Combac+0.1 in · <1%
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight926lb2,315lb▲ HB-501 Combac+1,389 lb · +150%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Hinomoto HB-501 CombacDifference
TypeOpen OperatorNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 45th percentile (38.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,315 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 99th percentile (145 in)
A · GT17B · HB-501 CombacMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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