Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 1700G 5017G

The Bolens 1700G is a garden tractor produced from 1983 to 1985 as part of the 5000 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17QS 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Peerless 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse gear, and manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional soft-side weather cab. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch and optional sleeve hitch. Rear tires are sized 23x10.50-12. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers (single-stage 42" and two-stage 46" front-mount), and a 54" front-mount blade.
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Model1700G

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1700G 5017G

Power
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler KT17QS
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series5000 Series
Years made1983 - 1985
ManufacturerBolens
Attachments
Blade54 inches width (137 cm) front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm) single-stage front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm) two-stage front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
BrandPeerless
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Steering and Operator Station
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Soft-side weather cab optional.