Power King 1617
The Power King 1617 is a tractor produced by Power King Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 979 lbs 444 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.25 gal
31.2 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
979 lbs
444 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1984 - 1988
1600 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1984 - 1988 | |
1600 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA | |
Power King 1617 Engine | |
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17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 8.25 gal
31.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Power King 1617 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur bull gears |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 (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 | 57 inches
144 cm |
Weight | 979 lbs
444 kg |
Front tire | 8.0-10 |
Rear tire | 8.0-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 45 |
References | |
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Owner's Manual for 1600/2400 Series Tractors (98-7171) published in 1984 |
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 |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | mechanical drum |
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Dimensions
Power King 1617 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.0-12 |
Ag rear | 8.0-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 8.0-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.0-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 57 inches
144 cm |
Length | 83 inches
210 cm |
Width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 50 inches
127 cm |
Weight | 979 lbs
444 kg |
Ground clearance | 15.75 inches
40 cm |
Rear axle | 1.5 inch diameter
38 mm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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