Massey Ferguson 2517H
The Massey Ferguson 2517H is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 501 cc 30.6 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K56. Operating weight: 460 lbs 208 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K56
Operating Weight
460 lbs
208 kg
Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 2517H Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2001
2500 SeriesLawn tractorSimplicity built |
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1999 - 2001 | |
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built | |
1999 - 2001 | |
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2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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Regent 17H | similar Simplicity model |
517H | similar AGCO model |
Massey Ferguson 2517H Engine | |
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17HP Vanguard 501cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 2517H Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 50 inches
127 cm |
Weight | 460 lbs
208 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.0-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 16 |
Battery CCA | 200 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1999, by Massey Ferguson | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 2000, by Massey Ferguson* | |
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 2002, by Massey Ferguson | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
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2500 SeriesLawn tractorSimplicity built |
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1999 - 2001 | |
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built | |
1999 - 2001 | |
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2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built |
Engine Detail — 501 cc / 30.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Vanguard 312777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 501 cc
30.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches
91 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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2500 SeriesLawn tractorSimplicity built |
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1999 - 2001 | |
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built | |
1999 - 2001 | |
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2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built |
Transmission — Tuff Torq K56
Transmission | Tuff Torq K56 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1999 - 2001
2500 SeriesLawn tractorSimplicity built |
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1999 - 2001 | |
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built | |
1999 - 2001 | |
|---|---|
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built |
Massey Ferguson 2517H Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.0-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.0-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 50 inches
127 cm |
Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches
104 cm |
Height (hood) | 34 inches
86 cm |
Weight | 460 lbs
208 kg |
Keyed shaft rear axle | |
Attachments
![]() | 1999 - 2001
2500 SeriesLawn tractorSimplicity built |
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1999 - 2001 | |
2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built | |
1999 - 2001 | |
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2500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Simplicity built |
40" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Massey Ferguson |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 40 inches
101 cm |
Overall width | 49.5 inches
125 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.9 inch
3 to 9 cm |
Photos
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