Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers 917

The Allis Chalmers 917 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1985 as part of the 900 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic belt-driven transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 50.7 inches and weighs 689 lbs. It includes live PTOs at the front, mid, and rear, and uses a sleeve hitch. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $5,799 in 1985.

Power17 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model917

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers 917

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler KT17
Power	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.2 ci)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Series	900 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$5,799 in 1985
Production years	1979 - 1985

Dimensions

Width	36.9 inches (93 cm)
Length	70 inches (177 cm)
Weight	689 lbs (312 kg)
Rear tire	23-10.50x12
Wheelbase	50.7 inches (128 cm)
Front tire	16-6.50x8
Rear tread	27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread	30 inches (76 cm)
Height (hood)	35.7 inches (90 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches (100 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Attachments

42" Blade	mid-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 9 inches height (22 cm), Weight: 74 lbs (33 kg)
46" Blade	front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), Weight: 113 lbs (51 kg)
36" Snow blower	36 inches width (91 cm), Clear height:19 inches (48 cm), front-mount, Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
42" Snow blower	42 inches width (106 cm), Total width:43.5 inches (110 cm), Clear height:19 inches (48 cm), front-mount, Weight: 136 lbs (61 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm), Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm), Weight: 158 lbs (71 kg)

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