Simplicity lawn tractors

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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Model17GTH

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 17GTH

Power
Power17.0 hp
Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire15x6.00-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV17
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.2 ci)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Length67 inches (170 cm)
Wheelbase48.3 inches (122 cm)
Height (hood)35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight512 lbs (232 kg)
Height (steering wheel)41.1 inches (104 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
SeriesGTH Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Years made1990 - 1991
Original price$4,699 (1990), $4,850 (1991)
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 123 lbs (55 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity6.25 qts (5.9 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent