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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 Ariens GT20
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AriensModel B
Ariens GT20
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 47 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT17
vs
AriensAriens GT20
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT20 higher · +3 hp (+18%)GT1717 hp
GT2020 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT17 is in the 41st percentile; GT20 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT20 higher · +4.8 ci (+11%)GT1742.2 ci
GT2047 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT17 is in the 54th percentile; GT20 is in the 72nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT172
GT202
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT17 is in the 50th percentile; GT20 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT20 higher · +33 lb (+4%)GT17926 lb
GT20959 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT17 is in the 61st percentile; GT20 is in the 61st · 314 models
GT17 (A)GT20 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Ariens | Same |
| Model | GT17 | GT20 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | KT-17 | M20 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 20hp | ▲ GT20+3 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 47ci | ▲ GT20+4.8 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.1in | ▲ GT20+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 74.8in | Same |
| Width | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Height | 46.9in | 47.6in | ▲ GT20+0.7 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 926lb | 959lb | ▲ GT20+33 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydraulic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with Electric Clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | 3,600rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | 0 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydraulic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT17 | Ariens GT20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 72nd percentile (47 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (926 lb)B · 61st percentile (959 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 66th percentile (74.8 in)
A · GT17B · GT20Median Lawn and Garden Tractor