Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 1700H 5017H

The Bolens 1700H 5017H 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 shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional soft-side weather cab. It includes optional rear sleeve hitch and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. The rear tires are sized 23x10.50-12. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, front-mount 54" blade, and 42" and 46" snow blowers. This model is part of the 5000 Series garden tractors by Bolens.
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Model1700H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1700H 5017H

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
Overview
Series5000 Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1983 - 1985
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
54" Bladefront-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
42" Snow blowersingle-stage, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
46" Snow blowertwo-stage, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
TransmissionEaton 11
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.