AGCO lawn tractors
AGCO 1717
The AGCO 1717 is a garden tractor produced from 1997 to 1998, part of the 1700 Series and built by Simplicity. It is essentially the same model as the Simplicity Landlord 17. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 437cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 51.5 inches and weighs 680 lbs. It includes a mid PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch and pulley type. Attachments include a 50" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower. The original price was $6,400 in 1997.
Power17 hp
Founded50" deck
Model1717
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for AGCO 1717
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FD501V |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.64x2.44 inches (67 x 62 mm) |
| Displacement | 437 cc (26.7 ci) |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 2.2 qts (2.1 L) |
Overview
| Note | the AGCO model 1717 is the same as the Simplicity Landlord 17. The following data is from the Landlord 17 listing. |
|---|---|
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Series | 1700 Series |
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Distributor | AGCO |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
| Original price | $6,400 in 1997 |
| Production years | 1997 - 1998 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 380 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Overview | 50" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Simplicity, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | mid-mount Simplicity, 62-blade, Cutting width 50 inches (127 cm), Weight 135 lbs (61 kg), Overall width 3 inches (7 cm), Cut height 1 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Simplicity, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro Gear 3010L |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 75.25 inches (191 cm) |
| Weight | 680 lbs (308 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 51.5 inches (130 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Height (hood) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electro-magnetic |
| PTO drive | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Related Models
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