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.
AGCO 1717garden tractorSimplicityKawasaki FD501Vhydrostatic transmissionmower decksnow blowerblade17 hp
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. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.