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FeatureAriens GT17TractorWheel Horse 257-HTractor
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeGarden TractorLawn Tractor
Horsepower12.7 kW12.7 kW
Weight420.0 kg—
Transmission TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic
Length190.0 cm182.0 cm
Years Made1979-19871988-1989
Engine ModelKohler KT-17Kawasaki FC540V
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled4-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Displacement691 cc534 cc
Bore7.90 cm8.89 cm
Stroke7.01 cm8.61 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with electric clutch—
Front PTO TypeIndependent with electric clutch—
Front PTO Speed3.600 RPM—
Compression Ratio6.1:1—
Battery12 V, CCA 255A, 39Ah12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height119.0 cm—
Width109.0 cm90.0 cm
Wheelbase121.0 cm115.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity17.0 l7.6 l
Oil Capacity1.4 l1.6 l
Transmission Oil Capacity5.2 l0.7 l
Engine Oil TypeSAE 10W-30, 30—
GearsInfinite forward and reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.8 km/h5.5 km/h
BrakesDisc—
Drawbar Category0—
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 16-6.50×8Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 23-10.50×12Lawn/turf: 22×9.00-12
Middle PTO Type—Independent with electric clutch
Spark Plug—NGK BPR5ES
Transmission Model—Eaton 7
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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