Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 7117

The Simplicity 7117 is a garden tractor from the 7100 Series produced from 1979 to 1989 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT-17 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic or 4-speed gear transmission options, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 50.7 inches and weighs 808 lbs. It supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. The 7117 was originally priced at $4,749 in 1990.

Power17 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model7117

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 7117

Other

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Power

Rated power	17.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler KT-17
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36.9 inches (93 cm)
Length	70 inches (177 cm)
Wheelbase	50.7 inches (128 cm)
Rear tread	27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread	30 inches (76 cm)
Height (hood)	35.7 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight	808 lbs (366 kg)
Clearance (front axle)	8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches (100 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Series	7100 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$4,749 in 1990
Years produced	1979 - 1989

Attachments

46" Blade	front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm)
Additional	The Simplicity 7117 was compatible with the 36-inch mechanical-drive tiller (1690039), requires the rear lift (1690404) and PTO drive kit (1685225).
36" Snow blower	front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), Weight: 131 lbs (59 kg)
42" Snow blower	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), Weight: 143 lbs (64 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), hydraulic lift (Hydraulic lift with hydrostatic transmission), left-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), hydraulic lift (Hydraulic lift with hydrostatic transmission), left-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm), Weight: 153 lbs (69 kg)

Transmission

Options	hydrostatic, 4-speed gear
Gear type	belt-driven gear
Gear gears	4 forward and reverse
Gear details	Four-speed transmission with shuttle shift and variator
Hydrostatic type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Hydrostatic gears	infinite forward and reverse