Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Iseki TM217

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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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IsekiModel B

Iseki TM217

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
61.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full TM217 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
IsekiIseki TM217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT1717 hp
TM21717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; TM217 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TM217 higher · +19.2 ci (+45%)
GT1742.2 ci
TM21761.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; TM217 is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ TM217 higher · +1 (+50%)
GT172
TM2173
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; TM217 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ TM217 higher · +419 lb (+45%)
GT17926 lb
TM2171,345 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; TM217 is in the 73rd · 314 models

GT17 (A)TM217 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
ManufacturerAriensIseki—
ModelGT17TM217—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
ManufacturerKohlerIseki—
ModelKT-17E3100—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,500RPM—
Cylinders23▲ TM217+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci61.4ci▲ TM217+19.2 ci · +45%
Bore3.1in2.9in▲ GT17+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.8in3.1in▲ TM217+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
Length74.8in87.2in▲ TM217+12.4 in · +17%
Width42.9in46.9in▲ TM217+4 in · +9%
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight926lb1,345lb▲ TM217+419 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power steering—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Iseki TM217Difference
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 · 83rd percentile (61.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,345 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 82nd percentile (87.2 in)
A · GT17B · TM217Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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