Simplicity 17GTH
The Simplicity 17GTH is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.2 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 512 lbs 232 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.2 gal
8.3 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
512 lbs
232 kg
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1991
GTH SeriesGarden tractor
GTH Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $4,699 (1990 ) |
$4,850 (1991 ) | |
Simplicity 17GTH Engine | |
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17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Simplicity 17GTH 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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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.3 inches
122 cm |
Weight | 512 lbs
232 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 39 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1990, by Simplicity | |
1990 Pocket Price List published in 1989, by Simplicity | |
1991 Pocket Price List published in 1990, by Simplicity |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.2 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler MV17 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 6.25 qts
5.9 L |
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Dimensions
Simplicity 17GTH Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.3 inches
122 cm |
Length | 67 inches
170 cm |
Width | 37 inches
93 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 41.1 inches
104 cm |
Height (hood) | 35.6 inches
90 cm |
Shipping weight | 512 lbs
232 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" 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. |
Photos
Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity 17GTH Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity 17GTH.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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