Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs International Harvester D-217

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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
International Harvester D-217 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester D-217

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
74.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full D-217 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester D-217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT1717 hp
D-21717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; D-217 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-217 higher · +32.1 ci (+76%)
GT1742.2 ci
D-21774.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; D-217 is in the 88th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT172
D-2172
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; D-217 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ D-217 higher · +1,424 lb (+154%)
GT17926 lb
D-2172,350 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; D-217 is in the 90th · 314 models

GT17 (A)D-217 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerAriensInternational Harvester—
ModelGT17D-217—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerKohlerInternational Harvester—
ModelKT-17DD-74—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded1,900RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci74.3ci▲ D-217+32.1 ci · +76%
Bore3.1in3.4in▲ D-217+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.8in4in▲ D-217+1.2 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
Length74.8in105in▲ D-217+30.2 in · +40%
Width42.9in67.4in▲ D-217+24.5 in · +57%
Height46.9in55in▲ D-217+8.1 in · +17%
Operating Weight926lb2,350lb▲ D-217+1,424 lb · +154%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17International Harvester D-217Difference
TypeOpen OperatorOpen—

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 · 88th percentile (74.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,350 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 89th percentile (105 in)
A · GT17B · D-217Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageInternational Harvester D-217