The Yard Machines 17.5 is a lawn tractor manufactured by Yard Machines, a part of MTD. It features a 17.5 hp Tecumseh gasoline engine with a 1.5 gallon (5.7 L) fuel tank. The tractor has a 7-speed transmission with 7 forward gears and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It includes a mid PTO controlled manually and an open operator station. The tires are sized 15 x 6 in front and 20 x 8 in rear. Attachments include a 42 inch (106 cm) mid-mount mower deck. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with negative ground.