John Deere 717
The John Deere 717 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 675 cc 41.2 ci engine. The rated power output is 19 hp 14.2 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear BDP10A. Operating weight: 1040 lbs 471 kg.
Engine Power
19 hp
14.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.8 gal
29.5 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP10A
Operating Weight
1040 lbs
471 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 717 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2003
700 SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2002 - 2003 | |
700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2002 - 2003 | |
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700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Zero-turn mower | |
Built in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA | |
John Deere 717 Engine | |
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19HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 7.8 gal
29.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 717 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 1040 lbs
471 kg |
Front tire | 13x5-6 |
Rear tire | 23x9.5-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 235 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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7-Iron Commercial Mowing Equipment published in 2002, by John Deere |
Engine
![]() | 2002 - 2003
700 SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2002 - 2003 | |
700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2002 - 2003 | |
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700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Engine Detail — 675 cc / 41.2 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH601V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 675 cc
41.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.96x2.99 inches
75 x 76 mm |
Power | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.8 qts
1.7 L |
Transmission
![]() | 2002 - 2003
700 SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2002 - 2003 | |
700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2002 - 2003 | |
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700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Transmission — Hydro-Gear BDP10A
Transmission | Hydro-Gear BDP10A |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
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Dimensions
![]() | 2002 - 2003
700 SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2002 - 2003 | |
700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2002 - 2003 | |
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700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
John Deere 717 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.5-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 78 inches
198 cm |
Height | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 1040 lbs
471 kg |
Attachments
![]() | 2002 - 2003
700 SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2002 - 2003 | |
700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2002 - 2003 | |
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700 Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
48" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Overall width | 63.5 inches
161 cm |
Photos
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