Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Kubota B17X

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota B17X

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B17X specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
KubotaKubota B17X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
GT1717 hp
B17X16.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; B17X is in the 39th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B17X higher · +18.9 ci (+45%)
GT1742.2 ci
B17X61.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; B17X is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ B17X higher · +1 (+50%)
GT172
B17X3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; B17X is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ B17X higher · +342 lb (+37%)
GT17926 lb
B17X1,268 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; B17X is in the 70th · 314 models

GT17 (A)B17X (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
ManufacturerAriensKubota—
ModelGT17B17X—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelKT-17D1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ GT17+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B17X+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci61.1ci▲ B17X+18.9 ci · +45%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.9in▲ B17X+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
Length74.8in80.3in▲ B17X+5.5 in · +7%
Width42.9in35.4in▲ GT17+7.5 in · +21%
Height46.9in72in▲ B17X+25.1 in · +54%
Operating Weight926lb1,268lb▲ B17X+342 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpm540rpm▲ GT17+3,060 rpm · +567%

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Kubota B17XDifference
TypeOpen OperatorOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 83rd percentile (61.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,268 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 75th percentile (80.3 in)
A · GT17B · B17XMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageKubota B17X