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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 Satoh Elk S550
SatohModel B
Satoh Elk S550
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 60.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
AriensAriens GT17
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; Elk S550 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Elk S550 higher · +18.1 ci (+43%)GT1742.2 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 82nd · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ Elk S550 higher · +2 (+100%)GT172
Elk S5504
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 97th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ Elk S550 higher · +503 lb (+54%)GT17926 lb
Elk S5501,429 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; Elk S550 is in the 73rd · 314 models
GT17 (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Satoh | — |
| Model | GT17 | Elk S550 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Mazda | — |
| Model | KT-17 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,300RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 | ▲ Elk S550+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 60.3ci | ▲ Elk S550+18.1 ci · +43% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.7in | ▲ GT17+0.4 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.7in | ▲ GT17+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 103in | ▲ Elk S550+28.2 in · +38% |
| Width | 42.9in | 45in | ▲ Elk S550+2.1 in · +5% |
| Height | 46.9in | 51.6in | ▲ Elk S550+4.7 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,429lb | ▲ Elk S550+503 lb · +54% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | 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 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 0.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 82nd percentile (60.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 97th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,429 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 89th percentile (103 in)
A · GT17B · Elk S550Median Lawn and Garden Tractor