Image not recorded
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 5216
Image not recorded
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 5216
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 40.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
AriensAriens GT17
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 5216
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)GT1717 hp
521616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 5216 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +2 ci (+5%)GT1742.2 ci
521640.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 5216 is in the 49th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT172
52162
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 5216 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT17 higher · +523 lb (+130%)GT17926 lb
5216403 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 5216 is in the 4th · 314 models
GT17 (A)5216 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Simplicity | — |
| Model | GT17 | 5216 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | KT-17 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ GT17+1 hp · +6% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 40.2ci | ▲ GT17+2 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.4in | ▲ 5216+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.2in | ▲ GT17+0.6 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 66.1in | ▲ GT17+8.7 in · +13% |
| Width | 42.9in | 35in | ▲ GT17+7.9 in · +23% |
| Height | 46.9in | 40.9in | ▲ GT17+6 in · +15% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 403lb | ▲ GT17+523 lb · +130% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | 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 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 4th percentile (403 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 17th percentile (66.1 in)
A · GT17B · 5216Median Lawn and Garden Tractor