Ariens lawn tractors GT17 vs John Deere F915

Verdict by the numbers

• The Ariens lawn tractors GT17 and the John Deere F915 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
• The John Deere F915 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT17.
• The John Deere F915 is heavier: 426 kg versus 391 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors GT17.
• The John Deere F915 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".