The Massey Ferguson 2517H is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2001, part of the 2500 Series and built by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 17 hp Vanguard 501cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 40" mid-mount mower deck attachment and has a weight of 460 lbs. It is equipped with a mid PTO with electric clutch and a negative ground electrical system with a 12-volt battery.