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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 Kubota B1-15
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KubotaModel B
Kubota B1-15
Utility
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 52.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
AriensAriens GT17
vs
KubotaKubota B1-15
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)GT1717 hp
B1-1516 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; B1-15 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B1-15 higher · +10 ci (+24%)GT1742.2 ci
B1-1552.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; B1-15 is in the 75th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ B1-15 higher · +1 (+50%)GT172
B1-153
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; B1-15 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ B1-15 higher · +309 lb (+33%)GT17926 lb
B1-151,235 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; B1-15 is in the 70th · 314 models
GT17 (A)B1-15 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Kubota | — |
| Model | GT17 | B1-15 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility, Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | KT-17 | D850 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ GT17+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ B1-15+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 52.2ci | ▲ B1-15+10 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ GT17+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 86.2in | ▲ B1-15+11.4 in · +15% |
| Width | 42.9in | 41.5in | ▲ GT17+1.4 in · +3% |
| Height | 46.9in | 49in | ▲ B1-15+2.1 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,235lb | ▲ B1-15+309 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category 0 | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota B1-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Not recorded | — |
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 · 75th percentile (52.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,235 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 80th percentile (86.2 in)
A · GT17B · B1-15Median Lawn and Garden Tractor