Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 417-8
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.
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) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 22x7.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
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| 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 |
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| 417-A | hydrostatic |
Fuel tank
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Series | 400 Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Years made | 1985 - 1986 |
Attachments
| Front-end loader | ModelKick-Way 45-08210 Loader Weight450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket) Dump angle47° Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Reach dumped20 inches (50 cm) Reach ground43 inches (109 cm) Height at pin76 inches (193 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) Rollback angle12° Clearance dumped55 inches (139 cm) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 31-17K801 |
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| 1986 | 31-17K802 |
| Note | Model codes shown. |