Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Kubota KB17X

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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 KB17X

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB17X specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
KubotaKubota KB17X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
GT1717 hp
KB17X16.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; KB17X is in the 39th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KB17X higher · +18.9 ci (+45%)
GT1742.2 ci
KB17X61.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; KB17X is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ KB17X higher · +1 (+50%)
GT172
KB17X3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; KB17X is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ KB17X higher · +595 lb (+64%)
GT17926 lb
KB17X1,521 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; KB17X is in the 77th · 314 models

GT17 (A)KB17X (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerAriensKubota—
ModelGT17KB17X—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelKT-17D1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ GT17+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ KB17X+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci61.1ci▲ KB17X+18.9 ci · +45%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.9in▲ KB17X+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeHydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
Length74.8in91.3in▲ KB17X+16.5 in · +22%
Width42.9in42.3in▲ GT17+0.6 in · +1%
Height46.9in73.6in▲ KB17X+26.7 in · +57%
Operating Weight926lb1,521lb▲ KB17X+595 lb · +64%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 0—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeOpen OperatorROPS—

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 · 77th percentile (1,521 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 84th percentile (91.3 in)
A · GT17B · KB17XMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageKubota KB17X