Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Hinomoto C172

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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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HinomotoModel B

Hinomoto C172

Lawn and Garden

power
19.7 hp
displacement
61.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full C172 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
HinomotoHinomoto C172

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ GT20 higher · +0.3 hp (+2%)
GT2020 hp
C17219.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; C172 is in the 54th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ C172 higher · +14.3 ci (+30%)
GT2047 ci
C17261.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; C172 is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ C172 higher · +1 (+50%)
GT202
C1723
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; C172 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ C172 higher · +321 lb (+33%)
GT20959 lb
C1721,280 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT20 is in the 61st percentile; C172 is in the 70th · 314 models

GT20 (A)C172 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
ManufacturerAriensHinomoto—
ModelGT20C172—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
ManufacturerKohlerToyosha—
ModelM20CS100—
Power Output20hp19.7hp▲ GT20+0.3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ GT20+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ C172+1 · +50%
Displacement47ci61.3ci▲ C172+14.3 ci · +30%
Bore3.1in2.9in▲ GT20+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke3.1in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
TypeHydrostaticsynchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
Length74.8in82.7in▲ C172+7.9 in · +11%
Width42.9in40.8in▲ GT20+2.1 in · +5%
Height47.6in47.2in▲ GT20+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight959lb1,280lb▲ C172+321 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
System TypeNot recordedopen center—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric Clutch540 (1.375)—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Hinomoto C172Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 54th percentile (19.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 83rd percentile (61.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,280 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 79th percentile (82.7 in)
A · GT20B · C172Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT20Full spec pageHinomoto C172