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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 KB165
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KubotaModel B
Kubota KB165
Utility
- power
- 16.2 hp
- displacement
- 61.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
AriensAriens GT17
vs
KubotaKubota KB165
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)GT1717 hp
KB16516.2 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; KB165 is in the 39th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KB165 higher · +18.9 ci (+45%)GT1742.2 ci
KB16561.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; KB165 is in the 83rd · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ KB165 higher · +1 (+50%)GT172
KB1653
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; KB165 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ KB165 higher · +595 lb (+64%)GT17926 lb
KB1651,521 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; KB165 is in the 77th · 314 models
GT17 (A)KB165 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Kubota | — |
| Model | GT17 | KB165 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility, Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | KT-17 | D1005 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16.2hp | ▲ GT17+0.8 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ KB165+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 61.1ci | ▲ KB165+18.9 ci · +45% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.9in | ▲ KB165+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 91.3in | ▲ KB165+16.5 in · +22% |
| Width | 42.9in | 42.3in | ▲ GT17+0.6 in · +1% |
| Height | 46.9in | 73.6in | ▲ KB165+26.7 in · +57% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,521lb | ▲ KB165+595 lb · +64% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Kubota KB165 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.2 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 83rd percentile (61.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 77th percentile (1,521 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 84th percentile (91.3 in)
A · GT17B · KB165Median Lawn and Garden Tractor