Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Shibaura SD2040

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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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD2040

Utility

power
20 hp
displacement
62.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full SD2040 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD2040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
SD204020 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; SD2040 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD2040 higher · +15.3 ci (+33%)
GT2047 ci
SD204062.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; SD2040 is in the 84th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
SD20402
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; SD2040 is in the 50th · 376 models

GT20 (A)SD2040 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
ManufacturerAriensShibaura—
ModelGT20SD2040—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
ManufacturerKohlerShibaura—
ModelM20LET852—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci62.3ci▲ SD2040+15.3 ci · +33%
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width42.9inNot recorded—
Height47.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight959lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
Hitch Category0Category 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Shibaura SD2040Difference
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 · 84th percentile (62.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · GT20B · SD2040Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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