Massey Ferguson lawn tractors

Massey Ferguson 2717H

The Massey Ferguson 2717H is a garden tractor built by Simplicity and distributed by Massey Ferguson from 1996 to 2000. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki 437cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 51.5 inches and weighs 543 lbs. It offers an open operator station with optional vinyl snow cab and comes with a 50" mid-mount mower deck and various attachments including snowblowers and blades.
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Founded-
Model2717H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 2717H

Tires
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Front tire16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.5-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8
Engine
ModelKawasaki FD 501V
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke2.64x2.44 inches (67 x 62 mm)
Displacement437 cc (26.7 ci)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity2.2 qts (2.1 L)
Dimensions
Width39 inches (99 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Weight543 lbs (246 kg)
Rear axle5-bolt flange rear axle
Wheelbase51.5 inches (130 cm)
Height (hood)36 inches (91 cm)
Height (steering wheel)42.5 inches (107 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Vinyl snow cab optional.
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series2700 Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
DistributorMassey Ferguson
ManufacturerSimplicity
Years produced1996 - 2000
Attachments
Overview50" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" BladeMassey Ferguson, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
50" Mower deckmid-mount Massey Ferguson, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 50 inches (127 cm), Weight 125 lbs (56 kg), Overall width 62 inches (157 cm), Cut height 1 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm)
40" Snow blowerMassey Ferguson, 40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount
42" Snow blowerMassey Ferguson, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
Additional infoA 36-inch rear tiller was advertised. The single-stage snow blower was also available in a 36-inch width.
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear 3010L
Oil capacity2.8 qts (2.6 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectric
Operationindependent