Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 17GTH-L

The Simplicity 17GTH-L is a garden tractor produced from 1990 to 1992 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT-17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives. The tractor has an open operator station with manual steering. Dimensions include a 50.7 inch wheelbase, 70 inch length, and weighs 808 lbs. It uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 296 CCA and a 15 amp flywheel alternator charging system. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snowblowers. Original price was $4,500 in 1991.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 17GTH-L

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler KT-17
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Air cleaner	dry element with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36.9 inches (93 cm)
Length	70 inches (177 cm)
Weight	808 lbs (366 kg)
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Wheelbase	50.7 inches (128 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Height (hood)	35.7 inches (90 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches (100 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	296
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Final drives	spur gear
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years made	1990 - 1992
Original price	$4,500 in 1991

Attachments

42" Blade	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 70 lbs (31 kg)
36" Snowblower	front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), 131 lbs (59 kg)
42" Snowblower	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 143 lbs (64 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 127 lbs (57 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), total width 62 inches (157 cm), 3-blade, cut height 1.62 to 3.12 inch (4 to 7 cm), 153 lbs (69 kg)

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