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White LT-17

The White LT-17 is a tractor produced by White Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 499 cc 30.5 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: 7 forward and reverse.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
7 forward and reverse

Overview

White LT-17 tractor photo
1999 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)
Lawn tractor
White LT-17 Engine
17HP Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
White LT-17 Transmission
7-speed variator
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Steering
manual
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Mid PTO Type
pulley
Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 499 cc / 30.5 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 311777
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement
499 cc 30.5 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.57x3.06 inches 91 x 78 mm
Power (gross)
17 hp 12.7 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 7 forward and reverse belt-driven variator

Type
belt-driven variator
Gears
7 forward and reverse
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions

White LT-17 Tires
Dimensions

Attachments

42" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount White
2-blade
Cutting width
42 inches 106 cm

Photos

White LT-17 lawn tractor.

White LT-17 lawn tractor.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for White Lawn Tractors White LT-17 based on its 17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm)Light DutyIdeal for garden plots and light sandy soil.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
4 ft (48 in)1.2 mLight DutyPasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
42 to 48 in105 - 120 cmLight DutyCovers 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 White Lawn Tractors White LT-17.

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

White Lawn Tractors White LT-17 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for White Lawn Tractors White LT-17.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS

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