SPECS / COMPARISON
Simplicity 7117 vs Wheel Horse C-175
A detailed comparison of the Simplicity 7117 and the Wheel Horse C-175. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Simplicity 711712.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Wheel Horse C-17512.7 kW (17.1 HP)
| Specification | Simplicity 7117 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Wheel Horse C-175 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Years Made | 1979-1986 | 1980-1983 |
| Engine Model | Kohler KT-17 | Kohler KT17 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 32Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.0 MPH (11.3 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) | 6.8 km/h (Forward: 7.0 MPH (11.3 km/h) Reverse: 4.2 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Weight | — | 270.0 kg (Gear: 573.2 lbs (260.0 kg) Hydro: 595.2 lbs) |
| Length | — | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent with manual clutch |
| Rated RPM | — | 3600 RPM |
| Height | — | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) |
| Width | — | 93.0 cm (36.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 1.7 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 30 |
| Transmission Model | — | Eaton 1100 |
| Front Tires | — | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | — | Lawn/turf: 23×9.50-12 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.