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
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler KT17 |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 1200 Series |
| Built in | Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1983 - 1987 |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width, front-mount, Power King |
|---|---|
| Notes | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
| Snowblower | 42 inches width, single-stage, front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches cutting width, 3-blade, cut height 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm), mid-mount Power King |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Details | Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle. |
| Options | 8-speed gear, hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic | Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range) ModelEaton 11 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-magnetic |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
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