Ariens GT17

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ariens GT17 is a compact lawn and garden tractor that was made from 1979 to 1987. It's a 2WD model with a hydrostatic transmission, which means it's easy to control and can go forward and backward smoothly. The GT17 has a Kohler KT-17 engine with 17 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. This air-cooled, gasoline engine has two cylinders and a displacement of 42.2 cubic inches, which is above average for its size.

This tractor is built for yard work and light gardening tasks. It has lawn/turf tires and an independent PTO with an electric clutch, making it good for mowing and other lawn care jobs. The GT17 is quite heavy for its size, weighing 926 pounds, which helps it stay stable during work. It's compact, measuring about 75 inches long, 43 inches wide, and 47 inches tall. The tractor has an open operator station, disc brakes, and electric start for easy use. It also has the option to add a category 0 hitch for attaching small implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 926 lb (420 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ariens GT17 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ariens GT17 is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ariens GT17 is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ariens GT17 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
KT-17
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
42 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Stroke
2.76 in (70.1 mm)
Power Output
17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Disc