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Simplicity 6517

Simplicity 6517 tractor
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The Simplicity 6517 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 6500 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler MV17 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs 512 lbs. The 6517 includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch and two-wheel manual steering. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, making it versatile for various garden tractor tasks.
Simplicity 6517garden tractorKohler MV17 enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower decksnowblowerblade
Power17 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model6517

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6517

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler MV17
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2.2 gal (8.3 L)
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)
Length:67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:48.3 inches (122 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Height (hood):35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight:512 lbs (232 kg)
Height (steering wheel):41.4 inches (105 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:39
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:6500 Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced:1988 - 1989

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), total width 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), total width 63 inches (160 cm), 3-blade, 123 lbs (55 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Steering and Drive

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent