Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 17-44XL
The Wheel Horse 17-44XL is a lawn tractor produced from 1999 to 2001 as part of the XL Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.5 inches and weighs 468 lbs. Attachments include a 44" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade, both Toro branded.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 17-44XL
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 312777 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.06 inches (90 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 501 cc (30.59 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 468 lbs (212 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | XL Series |
| Original price | $2,899 in 2001 |
| Years produced | 1999 - 2001 |
References
| Source | Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2001, by Toro |
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Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Toro |
|---|---|
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches cutting width (111 cm), 55 inches overall width (139 cm), 3-blade, mid-mount Toro |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear 321-0650 |