Power King 1217
The Power King 1217 is a tractor produced by Power King Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Overview
 | 1983 - 1987
1200 SeriesGarden tractor
1200 Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA | |
Power King 1217 Engine | |
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17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Power King 1200 Series Tractors published in 1983, by EPCO |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler KT17 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle. | |
Transmission — Eaton 11
Transmission | Eaton 11 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Dimensions
Power King 1217 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 41 inches
104 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Power King |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4.5 inch
3 to 11 cm |
Photos
Power King 1217
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Power King Lawn Tractors Power King 1217 based on its 17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Power King Lawn Tractors Power King 1217.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.7 hrs
Approximately 5.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5 gal / 18.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Power King Lawn Tractors Power King 1217 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Power King Lawn Tractors Power King 1217.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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