Power King lawn tractors

Power King 1217

The Power King 1217 is a garden tractor produced from 1983 to 1987 by Power King, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with an electric starter. Transmission options include an 8-speed gear and a hydrostatic Eaton 11 shaft-driven system. The tractor has a 48 inch wheelbase, measures 68 inches in length, 41 inches in width, and 42.5 inches in height at the steering wheel. It uses two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and has an open operator station. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade. Optional features include a sleeve hitch and independent rear PTO. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and 15 amp charging.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model1217

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Power King 1217

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler KT17
Power17 hp (12.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width41 inches (104 cm)
Length68 inches (172 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Height (steering wheel)42.5 inches (107 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series1200 Series
Built inWaukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1983 - 1987
Attachments
Blade48 inches width, front-mount, Power King
NotesGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Snowblower42 inches width, single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width, 3-blade, cut height 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm), mid-mount Power King
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
DetailsFour gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle.
Options8-speed gear, hydrostatic
Hydrostatic
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ModelEaton 11
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectro-magnetic
Rear PTOindependent (optional)
Front PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type2000