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Ariens GT17 931019 vs Ariens HT18 934002
Verdict: Ariens GT17 931019 vs Ariens HT18 934002
The Ariens GT17 931019 and the Ariens HT18 934002 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ariens HT18 934002 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Ariens HT18 934002 is the newer design (1986 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ariens HT18 934002 for outright pulling power, or the Ariens GT17 931019 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
Image courtesy of Dan La PointeReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
42.38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Fuel use
6.4 l/hourReference
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Air cleaner
dry element with foam precleanerReference
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Compression
6.1:1Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
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Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 5W-30Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanical pulleyReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
226 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Length
189 cmReference
170 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
121 cmReference
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Shipping weight
391 kgReference
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Ariens GT17 attachments
GT17 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
255Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
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Attachment overview
Brantly LD6 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Brantly LD6 BackhoeReference
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Transport height
182 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
182 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
274 cmReference
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Swing Arc
135°Reference
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Bucket force
1360 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
707 kgReference
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Ariens HT18 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.