Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Mitsubishi MT160

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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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MitsubishiModel B

Mitsubishi MT160

Utility

power
16.5 hp
displacement
47.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full MT160 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
MitsubishiMitsubishi MT160

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
GT1717 hp
MT16016.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; MT160 is in the 39th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT160 higher · +5.2 ci (+12%)
GT1742.2 ci
MT16047.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; MT160 is in the 72nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ MT160 higher · +1 (+50%)
GT172
MT1603
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; MT160 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT160 higher · +320 lb (+35%)
GT17926 lb
MT1601,246 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; MT160 is in the 70th · 314 models

GT17 (A)MT160 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
ManufacturerAriensMitsubishi—
ModelGT17MT160—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
ManufacturerKohlerMitsubishi—
ModelKT-17K3A—
Power Output17hp16.5hp▲ GT17+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders23▲ MT160+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci47.4ci▲ MT160+5.2 ci · +12%
Bore3.1in2.6in▲ GT17+0.5 in · +19%
Stroke2.8in3.1in▲ MT160+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
TypeHydrostaticSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
Length74.8in86.6in▲ MT160+11.8 in · +16%
Width42.9in38.4in▲ GT17+4.5 in · +12%
Height46.9in45.5in▲ GT17+1.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight926lb1,246lb▲ MT160+320 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Category 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Mitsubishi MT160Difference
TypeOpen OperatorNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 72nd percentile (47.4 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 (1,246 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 81st percentile (86.6 in)
A · GT17B · MT160Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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