Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Express 17H

The Simplicity Express 17H is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the Express Series. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Tuff Torq K51 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a mid PTO with manual clutch and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It weighs 455 lbs and rides on 15x6.0-6 front and 20x8.0-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $2,499 in 2000.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Express 17H

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton Intek
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement	501 cc (30.6 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12

Chassis

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

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	68 inches (172 cm)
Weight	455 lbs (206 kg)
Rear tire	20x8.0-8
Front tire	15x6.0-6
Height (hood)	34 inches (86 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	Express Series
Years made	1999 - 2003
Original price	$2,499 in 2000

Attachments

Blade	42" front-mount Simplicity, 42 inches width (106 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount Simplicity, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 44 inches (111 cm), Weight 107 lbs (48 kg), Overall width 56 inches (142 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 3.9 inch (3 to 9 cm)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Model	Tuff Torq K51
Oil type	SAE 10W-30 SG/CD
Oil capacity	2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Oil change interval	250 h

Power Take-off (PTO)