Tractorpedia.com

Wheel Horse 417-A

Wheel Horse 417-A tractor
View Images
The Wheel Horse 417-A is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 as part of the 400 Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17QS 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 691 cc displacement. The tractor uses an Eaton 1100 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 417-A has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 65 inches, width of 38 inches, and height of 41.6 inches, weighing 634 lbs with a shipping weight of 739 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 22x7.50-12 rear. Optional attachments include mid-mount mower decks in 36, 42, and 48 inches, and a Kick-Way 45-08210 front-end loader with a 350 lbs lift capacity. The tractor features a sleeve hitch as an optional tractor hitch and uses a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground.
Wheel Horse 417-Agarden tractorKohler KT17QS enginehydrostatic transmission400 Serieslawn tractormower deckfront-end loader
Power-
Founded-
Model417-A

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 417-A

Tires

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

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler KT17QS
Power:17 hp (12.7 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement:691 cc (42.17 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

417-8:gear
417-A:hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Height:41.6 inches (105 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Weight:634 lbs (287 kg)
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Shipping weight:739 lbs (335 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)
Lift capacity:350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg)
Reach (dumped):20 inches (50 cm)
Reach (ground):43 inches (109 cm)
Rollback angle:12°
Height (at pin):76 inches (193 cm)
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 hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Eaton 1100
Oil type:SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1985:31-17KE01 (model code)
1986:31-17KE02 (model code)
Location:Serial number plate mounted on the fender deck in front of the seat.