Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT17 vs Yanmar YM165

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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 YM165

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
40.4 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full YM165 specs
AriensAriens GT17
vs
YanmarYanmar YM165

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT17 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
GT1717 hp
YM16516 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT17 is in the 41st percentile; YM165 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT17 higher · +1.8 ci (+4%)
GT1742.2 ci
YM16540.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT17 is in the 54th percentile; YM165 is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT172
YM1652
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT17 is in the 50th percentile; YM165 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ YM165 higher · +324 lb (+35%)
GT17926 lb
YM1651,250 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT17 is in the 61st percentile; YM165 is in the 70th · 314 models

GT17 (A)YM165 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
ManufacturerAriensYanmar—
ModelGT17YM165—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
ManufacturerKohlerYanmar—
ModelKT-172TR13A—
Power Output17hp16hp▲ GT17+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci40.4ci▲ GT17+1.8 ci · +4%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT17+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in3in▲ YM165+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
Length74.8in95.3in▲ YM165+20.5 in · +27%
Width42.9in38.4in▲ GT17+4.5 in · +12%
Height46.9in45.7in▲ GT17+1.2 in · +3%
Operating Weight926lb1,250lb▲ YM165+324 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT17Yanmar YM165Difference
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 · 50th percentile (40.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,250 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 85th percentile (95.3 in)
A · GT17B · YM165Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT17Full spec pageYanmar YM165