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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 Simplicity 4040 PowrMax
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 4040 PowrMax
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16.5 hp
- displacement
- 49.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4040 PowrMax
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)GT1717 hp
4040 PowrMax16.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 39th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +7.6 ci (+18%)GT1742.2 ci
4040 PowrMax49.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 74th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT172
4040 PowrMax2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +375 lb (+40%)GT17926 lb
4040 PowrMax1,301 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 71st · 314 models
GT17 (A)4040 PowrMax (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Simplicity | — |
| Model | GT17 | 4040 PowrMax | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Onan | — |
| Model | KT-17 | CCKA | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16.5hp | ▲ GT17+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 49.8ci | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+7.6 ci · +18% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.3in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 82.7in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+7.9 in · +11% |
| Width | 42.9in | 56.3in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+13.4 in · +31% |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 1,301lb | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+375 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | 3,600rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | 0 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 71st percentile (1,301 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 79th percentile (82.7 in)
A · GT17B · 4040 PowrMaxMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor