Overview
The AGCO 1617HC is a lawn tractor manufactured by Simplicity and distributed by AGCO during the production years of 2000 and 2001. This two-wheel drive model is powered by a 17 hp Vanguard gasoline engine and features a Tuff Torq K61 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 501cc single-cylinder, air-cooled Vanguard gasoline engine rated at 17 gross horsepower and includes a 4-gallon fuel tank.
Transmission and PTO Systems:
The drivetrain utilizes a Tuff Torq K61 hydrostatic transmission and an independent mid-mount pulley-type PTO with an electric clutch for attachment operation.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
This model has a 49-inch wheelbase and a weight of 560 lbs, with standard tire configurations of 15x6.0-6 on the front and 20x10-8 lawn/turf tires on the rear.
Production
| Description | Lawn tractor / Original price was $3,525 in 2000 |
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| Distributor | AGCO |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Engine
| Description | 17HP Vanguard 501cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm) |
| Description | Vanguard 312707 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 501 cc (30.6 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Manual steering |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.0-6 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
| Height | 39 inches (99 cm) |
| Length | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Width | 34.5 inches (87 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.0-6 |
| Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
AGCO 1617HC attachments
| Description | 44" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade |
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