SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse 417-8 vs Simplicity 7117
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse 417-8 and the Simplicity 7117. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse 417-812.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Simplicity 711712.7 kW (17.1 HP)
| Specification | Wheel Horse 417-8 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Simplicity 7117 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Weight | 265.0 kg (584.2 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven gear | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1985-1986 | 1979-1986 |
| Engine Model | Kohler KT17QS | Kohler KT-17 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| 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.) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 105.0 cm (41.3 in.) | — |
| Width | 96.0 cm (37.8 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Wheel Horse 110995 | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.2 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 2.6 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.0 MPH (11.3 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 | — |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 22×7.50-12 | — |
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