Ariens lawn tractors

Ariens GT17 931019

The Ariens GT17 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1987 in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 17 horsepower Kohler KT-17 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin design. The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches, length of 74.75 inches, width of 43 inches, and height of 47.75 inches at the steering wheel, weighing 862 lbs. The GT17 includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It offers independent front and rear PTOs with electric clutches and supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens GT17 931019

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler KT-17
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Starter	electric
Fuel use	1.7 gal/hour (6.4 l/hour)
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Air cleaner	dry element with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke	3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts	12
Compression ratio	6.1:1

Overview

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Built in	Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station
Production years	1979 - 1987

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery CCA	255
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade	54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount
Backhoe	ModelBrantly LD6 Backhoe Weight500 lbs (226 kg) Swing Arc135° Bucket force3000 lbs (1360 kg) Reach from pivot108 inches (274 cm) Transport height72 inches (182 cm) Dipperstick force1560 lbs (707 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth72 inches (182 cm)
Snowblower	48 inches width (121 cm), dual-stage, front-mount
Front-end loader	Johnson Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 1976 inches reach (dumped) (5019 cm), 68.5 inches height (at pin) (173 cm), 50 inches clearance (dumped) (127 cm), weight: 400 lbs (181 kg) without bucket, Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
60" mid-mount mower deck	60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade

Transmission

Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil type	SAE 5W-30
Oil capacity	5.5 qts (5.2 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	0 Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Width	43 inches (109 cm)
Length	74.75 inches (189 cm)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Shipping weight	862 lbs (391 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	47.75 inches (121 cm)