Overview
The AGCO 517H is a 2WD lawn tractor manufactured by Simplicity and distributed by AGCO from 2000 to 2004. It features a 17HP Vanguard single-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a Tuff Torq K56 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse gears. The unit is built on a 50-inch wheelbase and was originally listed with a price of $3,300 in 2000.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Electrical Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 501cc air-cooled vertical-shaft engine rated at 3400 RPM and a 12-volt electrical system with a 16-amp charging capacity.
Transmission and Chassis Dimensions:
This model utilizes a Tuff Torq K56 hydrostatic transmission and manual steering, with physical dimensions including a 36-inch width and 68-inch length.
Implement and PTO Integration:
The configuration includes an independent mid-mount pulley-type PTO with an electric clutch to operate a 40-inch mower deck, snowblower, or blade.
Production
| Description | Lawn tractor / Original price was $3,300 in 2000 |
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| Distributor | AGCO |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Engine
| Description | 17HP Vanguard 501cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm) |
| Description | Vanguard 312777 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Displacement | 501 cc (30.6 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K56 |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| 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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| Charging amps | 16 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.5-6 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.0-8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Weight | 445 lbs (201 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50 inches (127 cm) |
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.5-6 |
| Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
| Weight | 445 lbs (201 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50 inches (127 cm) |
AGCO 517H attachments
| Description | 40" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade |
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References
| Description | Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 2000, by AGCO |
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Variants
| 2517H | similar Massey Ferguson model |
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| Regent 17H | similar Simplicity model |