Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Craftsman CTX9000

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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
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CraftsmanModel B

Craftsman CTX9000

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
40 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CTX9000 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
CraftsmanCraftsman CTX9000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
CTX900020 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT20 higher · +7 ci (+18%)
GT2047 ci
CTX900040 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; CTX9000 is in the 48th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
CTX90002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ GT20 higher · +4.9 in (+7%)
GT2074.8 in
CTX900069.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

GT20 is in the 66th percentile; CTX9000 is in the 46th · 316 models

GT20 (A)CTX9000 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
ManufacturerAriensCraftsman—
ModelGT20CTX9000—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelM2040G777—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci40ci▲ GT20+7 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT20+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.9in▲ GT20+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Length74.8in69.9in▲ GT20+4.9 in · +7%
Width42.9in52in▲ CTX9000+9.1 in · +21%
Height47.6in42.9in▲ GT20+4.7 in · +11%
Operating Weight959lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded3.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Craftsman CTX9000Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 48th percentile (40 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 46th percentile (69.9 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 47th percentile (42.9 in)B · 85th percentile (52 in)
A · GT20B · CTX9000Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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