The Deutz-Allis 917H is a garden tractor from the 900 Series produced between 1985 and 1992. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17 air-cooled 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 691 cc displacement. The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has live PTOs at the front, mid, and rear. The 917H has a wheelbase of 51 inches, weighs 835 lbs with the 48-inch mower deck attached, and rides on 16-6.50x8 front and 23-10.50x12 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and a 15 amp charging system. Attachments include a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck.