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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 416-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 416-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 35.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 416-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)GT1717 hp
416-816 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 416-8 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT17 higher · +6.3 ci (+18%)GT1742.2 ci
416-835.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 416-8 is in the 33rd · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GT17 higher · +1 (+100%)GT172
416-81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 416-8 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT17 higher · +269 lb (+41%)GT17926 lb
416-8657 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 416-8 is in the 44th · 314 models
GT17 (A)416-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | GT17 | 416-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | KT-17 | K341S | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ GT17+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT17+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 35.9ci | ▲ GT17+6.3 ci · +18% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.7in | ▲ 416-8+0.6 in · +19% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.3in | ▲ 416-8+0.5 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 65in | ▲ GT17+9.8 in · +15% |
| Width | 42.9in | 37in | ▲ GT17+5.9 in · +16% |
| Height | 46.9in | 42.1in | ▲ GT17+4.8 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 657lb | ▲ GT17+269 lb · +41% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | 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 416-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | 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 · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 44th percentile (657 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · GT17B · 416-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor