Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Yanmar YM1601

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AriensModel A

Ariens GT17

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT17 specs
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YanmarModel B

Yanmar YM1601

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
60.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full YM1601 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
YanmarYanmar YM1601

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
GT1717 hp
YM160116 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; YM1601 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YM1601 higher · +18.5 ci (+44%)
GT1742.2 ci
YM160160.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; YM1601 is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ YM1601 higher · +1 (+50%)
GT172
YM16013
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; YM1601 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ YM1601 higher · +551 lb (+60%)
GT17926 lb
YM16011,477 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; YM1601 is in the 76th · 314 models

GT17 (A)YM1601 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
ManufacturerAriensYanmar—
ModelGT17YM1601—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
ManufacturerKohlerYanmar—
ModelKT-173T75U—
Power Output17hp16hp▲ GT17+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,500RPM—
Cylinders23▲ YM1601+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci60.7ci▲ YM1601+18.5 ci · +44%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Length74.8in103in▲ YM1601+28.2 in · +38%
Width42.9in44in▲ YM1601+1.1 in · +3%
Height46.9in69in▲ YM1601+22.1 in · +47%
Operating Weight926lb1,477lb▲ YM1601+551 lb · +60%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded4.00-12—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded8.3-22—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM1601Difference
TypeOpen OperatorNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 83rd percentile (60.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 76th percentile (1,477 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 89th percentile (103 in)
A · GT17B · YM1601Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageYanmar YM1601