Ariens lawn tractors GT17 vs John Deere 317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 and the John Deere 317 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 is heavier: 391 kg versus 317 kg for the John Deere 317.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT17 | John Deere 317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1987 | 1979–1983 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 391 kg | 317 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |