Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Landlord 17

The Simplicity Landlord 17 is a garden tractor produced from 1997 to 1998 as part of the Landlord Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FD501V 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine with a 437 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Hydro Gear 3010L belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 51.5 inches and weighs 680 lbs. The Landlord 17 includes a mid PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch and is equipped with two-wheel drive and manual steering. Attachments available include a 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $6,400 in 1997.
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ModelLandlord 17

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Landlord 17

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKawasaki FD501V
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke2.64x2.44 inches (67 x 62 mm)
Displacement437 cc (26.7 ci)
Configurationliquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity2.2 qts (2.1 L)
Dimensions
Width39 inches (99 cm)
Length75.25 inches (191 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase51.5 inches (130 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Height (hood)36 inches (91 cm)
Shipping weight680 lbs (308 kg)
Height (steering wheel)42.5 inches (107 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA380
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesLandlord Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$6,400 in 1997
Years produced1997 - 1998
Attachments
Overview50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" BladeSimplicity, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
50" Mower deckmid-mount Simplicity, 62-blade, Cutting width 50 inches (127 cm), Weight 135 lbs (61 kg), Overall width 3 inches (7 cm), Cut height 1 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm)
42" Snow blowerSimplicity, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelHydro Gear 3010L
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchelectro-magnetic
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO operationindependent