Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Snapper ST2046

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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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SnapperModel B

Snapper ST2046

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
40 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full ST2046 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
SnapperSnapper ST2046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
ST204620 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; ST2046 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT20 higher · +7 ci (+18%)
GT2047 ci
ST204640 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; ST2046 is in the 48th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
ST20462
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; ST2046 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ GT20 higher · +5.9 in (+9%)
GT2074.8 in
ST204668.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

GT20 is in the 66th percentile; ST2046 is in the 38th · 316 models

GT20 (A)ST2046 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
ManufacturerAriensSnapper—
ModelGT20ST2046—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelM2040R877 Intek—
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 GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
Length74.8in68.9in▲ GT20+5.9 in · +9%
Width42.9in56.7in▲ ST2046+13.8 in · +32%
Height47.6in41.7in▲ GT20+5.9 in · +14%
Operating Weight959lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with mechanical clutch—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDiscDisk—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Snapper ST2046Difference
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 · 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 · 38th percentile (68.9 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 47th percentile (42.9 in)B · 93rd percentile (56.7 in)
A · GT20B · ST2046Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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