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Wheel Horse 417-8

Wheel Horse 417-8 tractor
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The Wheel Horse 417-8 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 as part of the 400 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17QS 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs between 585 and 669 pounds, and uses 15x6.00-6 front tires and 22x7.50-12 rear tires. Optional attachments include mid-mount mower decks in 36, 42, and 48 inch sizes, as well as a Kick-Way front-end loader with a 350 lb lift capacity. The tractor was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
Wheel Horse 417-8garden tractorKohler KT17QS engine17 hp6-speed transmissionlawn tractor400 Seriesmower decksfront-end loader
Power17 hp
Founded36/42/48" deck
Model417-8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 417-8

Power

Power:17 hp (12.7 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:22x7.50-12
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled
Model:Kohler KT17QS
Power:17 hp (12.7 kW)
Bore/Stroke:3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement:691 cc (42.17 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

417-8:gear
417-A:hydrostatic

Fuel tank

Capacity:3 gal (11.4 L)

Dimensions

Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Height:41.6 inches (105 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Weight:585 lbs (265 kg)
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Shipping weight:669 lbs (303 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:400 Series
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made:1985 - 1986

Attachments

Front-end loader

Model:Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader
Weight:450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket)
Dump angle:47°
Bucket width:40 inches (101 cm)
Reach dumped:20 inches (50 cm)
Reach ground:43 inches (109 cm)
Height at pin:76 inches (193 cm)
Lift capacity:350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg)
Rollback angle:12°
Clearance dumped:55 inches (139 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Wheel Horse 110995
Details:Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1985:31-17K801
1986:31-17K802
Note:Model codes shown.