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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 7116
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 7116
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 32.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7116
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)GT1717 hp
711616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 7116 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +9.8 ci (+30%)GT1742.2 ci
711632.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 7116 is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)GT172
71161
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 7116 is in the 17th · 376 models
GT17 (A)7116 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Simplicity | — |
| Model | GT17 | 7116 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | KT-17 | 326437 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ GT17+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT17+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 32.4ci | ▲ GT17+9.8 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 7116+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.3in | ▲ 7116+0.5 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 42.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | 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 7116 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Simplicity 7116 | 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 · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
A · GT17B · 7116Median Lawn and Garden Tractor