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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 Wheel Horse 257H
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 257H
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 257H
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
257H17 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 257H is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +9.6 ci (+29%)GT1742.2 ci
257H32.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 257H is in the 31st · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)GT172
257H1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 257H is in the 17th · 376 models
Length
▲ GT17 higher · +3.1 in (+4%)GT1774.8 in
257H71.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
GT17 is in the 66th percentile; 257H is in the 50th · 316 models
GT17 (A)257H (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | GT17 | 257H | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kawasaki | — |
| Model | KT-17 | FC540V | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT17+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 32.6ci | ▲ GT17+9.6 ci · +29% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 257H+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.4in | ▲ 257H+0.6 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 71.7in | ▲ GT17+3.1 in · +4% |
| Width | 42.9in | 35.4in | ▲ GT17+7.5 in · +21% |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | 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 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open operator station | — |
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 · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 47th percentile (42.9 in)B · 11th percentile (35.4 in)
A · GT17B · 257HMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor