Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Bolens HT23

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AriensModel A

Ariens GT20

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT20 specs
Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel B

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
BolensBolens HT23

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +3 hp (+15%)
GT2020 hp
HT2323 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; HT23 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HT23 higher · +10.7 ci (+23%)
GT2047 ci
HT2357.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; HT23 is in the 78th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
HT232
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; HT23 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HT23 higher · +139 lb (+14%)
GT20959 lb
HT231,098 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT20 is in the 61st percentile; HT23 is in the 66th · 314 models

GT20 (A)HT23 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
ManufacturerAriensBolens
ModelGT20HT23
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20K582
Power Output20hp23hpHT23+3 hp · +15%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci57.7ciHT23+10.7 ci · +23%
Bore3.1in3.5inHT23+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3.1in3inGT20+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
Length74.8in74.8inSame
Width42.9in45.7inHT23+2.8 in · +7%
Height47.6in44.9inGT20+2.7 in · +6%
Operating Weight959lb1,098lbHT23+139 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchNot recorded
Speed 13,600rpm2,000rpmGT20+1,600 rpm · +80%

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
Hitch Category00Same

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Bolens HT23Difference
TypeOpenOpen station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 66th percentile (74.8 in)
A · GT20B · HT23Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT20Full spec pageBolens HT23