John Deere WA-17

The John Deere WA-17 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: Fuller RTO-910. Operating weight: 28,280 lbs 12827 kg.

Overview

	1968 - 1970 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorWagner built
1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

Production
Distributor	John Deere
Manufacturer	Wagner
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Portland, Oregon, USA
Total built	28
Original price was $41,750 in 1969
Wagner was a tractor and logging machinery firm in Oregon. Deere contracted with Wagner to build large four-wheel-drive tractors during the period after the 8020 and before the introduction of the 7020.

John Deere WA-17 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere WA-17 Transmission
10-speed
Transmission details ...

John Deere WA-17 Power
Engine	280 hp 208.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	220 hp 164.1 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	power
Pneumatic brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional. Optional heat and air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	120 gal 454.2 L
Hydraulic system	52 gal 196.8 L
Steering	160 qts 151.4 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	52 gal 196.8 L
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	15 gpm 56.8 lpm
	35 gpmOptOptional 132.5 lpm
Total flow	45 gpm 170.3 lpm
	65 gpmOptOptional 246.0 lpm
Steering flow	30 gpm 113.6 lpm
Steering cap.	160 qts 151.4 L

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	140 inches 355 cm
Weight	28,280 lbs 12827 kg
Front tire	28.5-26
Rear tire	28.5-26
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	205
Battery Group	8D

References
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Standard and 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors: 70 to 280 HP published in 1970, by John Deere
New 225-hp and 280-hp four-wheel-drive Tractors published in 1969, by John Deere
WA-14 and WA-17 Operator's Manual (OM-GA1002) published in 1968

Engine

	1968 - 1970 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorWagner built
1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NT855C1
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	280 hp 208.8 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	14.9:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	24
Coolant capacity	50 qts 47.3 L
Oil capacity	40 qts 37.9 L
Oil change	200 h

Transmission

	1968 - 1970 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorWagner built
1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

Transmission — Fuller RTO-910

Transmission	Fuller RTO-910
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm dry discs
Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.

Dimensions

	1968 - 1970 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorWagner built
1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

1968 - 1970
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Wagner built

John Deere WA-17 Tires
Ag front	28.5-26
Ag rear	28.5-26
Ag front	23.1-30
Ag rear	23.1-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	140 inches 355 cm
Length	257 inches 652 cm
Width	111 inches 281 cm
Height	98 inches 248 cm
Height (cab)	129 inches 327 cm
Weight	28,280 lbs 12827 kg
Ground clearance	18 inches 45 cm