Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Scotts S2048

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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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ScottsModel B

Scotts S2048

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full S2048 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
ScottsScotts S2048

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
S204820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; S2048 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT20 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)
GT2047 ci
S204838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; S2048 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
S20482
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; S2048 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT20 higher · +390 lb (+69%)
GT20959 lb
S2048569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT20 is in the 61st percentile; S2048 is in the 31st · 314 models

GT20 (A)S2048 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
ManufacturerAriensScotts—
ModelGT20S2048—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20CV20S—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci38.1ci▲ GT20+8.9 ci · +23%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT20+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ GT20+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
Length74.8in71.7in▲ GT20+3.1 in · +4%
Width42.9inNot recorded—
Height47.6in44.9in▲ GT20+2.7 in · +6%
Operating Weight959lb569lb▲ GT20+390 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Scotts S2048Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 31st percentile (569 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · GT20B · S2048Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageAriens GT20Full spec pageScotts S2048