Ariens GT17

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ariens GT17 is a garden tractor that was manufactured by Ariens, in Brillion, Wisconsin USA, from 1979 to 1987. It features a two-cylinder gasoline engine manufactured by Kohler, designated as the KT-17 model. This engine displaces at 42.2 cubic inches with a bore and stroke of 3.11 inches and 2.76 inches respectively, producing a power output of 17 horsepower. The GT17 tractor is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission that provides an infinite number of forward and reverse gears. It operates on a 2 wheel drive system with a 4x2 2WD chassis and features manual steering and disc braking systems. The open operator station designed for ease of use and a satisfying operator experience. PTO operations are handled with an independent system equipped with an electric clutch that provides a speed of 3600 rpm. Coming with a weight of 926 pounds, this tractor is optimized for various gardening tasks, with the 4.5 US gallons fuel tank capacity ensuring prolonged operations.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 926

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ariens GT17 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 45% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 84% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
KT-17
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
42.2
Bore (in)
3.11
Stroke (in)
2.76
Rated RPM
-
Power Output (hp)
17

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
74.8
Width (in)
42.9
Height (in)
46.9
Operating Weight (lb)
926

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent with electric clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
3600
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Lawn/turf
Manufacture - End Year
1987
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
0 (optional)
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open Operator
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Disc
Hydraulic System Type
-