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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 417-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
AriensAriens GT17
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT1717 hp
417-817 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; 417-8 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedGT1742.2 ci
417-842.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; 417-8 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT172
417-82
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; 417-8 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT17 higher · +342 lb (+59%)GT17926 lb
417-8584 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; 417-8 is in the 34th · 314 models
GT17 (A)417-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | GT17 | 417-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | KT-17 | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 42.2ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 65in | ▲ GT17+9.8 in · +15% |
| Width | 42.9in | 37.8in | ▲ GT17+5.1 in · +13% |
| Height | 46.9in | 41.3in | ▲ GT17+5.6 in · +14% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 584lb | ▲ GT17+342 lb · +59% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | 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 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open | — |
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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 34th percentile (584 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · GT17B · 417-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor