Simplicity 17GTH
The Simplicity 17GTH is a garden tractor produced from 1990 to 1991 as part of the GTH Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler MV17 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The 17GTH includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 48.3 inch wheelbase, 67 inch length, and 512 lbs shipping weight. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp alternator and 12 volt battery. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a front-mount blade, and a single-stage front-mount snowblower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 17GTH
Power
| Power | 17.0 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler MV17 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.2 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
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| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.3 inches (122 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 35.6 inches (90 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 512 lbs (232 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41.1 inches (104 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 39 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | GTH Series |
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| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1990 - 1991 |
| Original price | $4,699 (1990), $4,850 (1991) |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
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| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 123 lbs (55 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 6.25 qts (5.9 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
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| Front PTO | independent |
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