Ariens lawn tractors GT17 vs John Deere 185
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 and the John Deere 185 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The John Deere 185 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT17.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 is heavier: 391 kg versus 283 kg for the John Deere 185.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT17 | John Deere 185 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1987 | 1986–1990 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 391 kg | 283 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 167 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |