John Deere WA-17 Specs ( 1968-1970 )
Overview
The John Deere WA-17 is a four-wheel-drive farm tractor manufactured by Wagner in Portland, Oregon, between 1968 and 1970. Powered by a 14.0L 6-cylinder Cummins turbocharged diesel engine, the machine is rated at 280 hp and features a 10-speed Fuller RTO-910 transmission. This model had a limited production run of 28 units and was marketed with an original price of $41,750 in 1969.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Drawbar Performance:
The Cummins 14.0L turbocharged diesel engine is rated at 2100 RPM with a 280 hp output and a claimed drawbar power of 220 hp.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of a 10-speed Fuller RTO-910 transmission with air-assist hi/lo range selection and four-wheel drive functionality.
Fluid and System Capacities:
The tractor is equipped with a 120-gallon fuel capacity and a hydraulic system providing a total flow of 45 gpm through an open center layout.
Production
| Description | Built in Portland, Oregon, USA / Original price was $41,750 in 1969 / Wagner was a tractor and logging machinery firm in Oregon. Deere contracted with Wagner to build large four-wheel-drive tractors during the period after the 8020 and before the introduction of the 7020. |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Wagner |
| Total built | 28 |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 14.9:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 50 qts (47.3 L) |
| Description | Cummins NT855C1 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Oil capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 220 hp (164.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry discs |
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| Description | Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Fuller RTO-910 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional. Optional heat and air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Pneumatic brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 120 gal (454.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 52 gal (196.8 L) |
| Steering | 160 qts (151.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 52 gal (196.8 L) |
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| Pump flow | 15 gpm (56.8 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 160 qts (151.4 L) |
| Steering flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 45 gpm (170.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 205 |
| Battery Group | 8D |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 18 inches (45 cm) |
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| Height | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Length | 257 inches (652 cm) |
| Weight | 28,280 lbs (12827 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 140 inches (355 cm) |
| Width | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Front tire | 28.5-26 |
| Rear tire | 28.5-26 |
| Weight | 28,280 lbs (12827 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 140 inches (355 cm) |
| Ag front | 28.5-26 / 23.1-30 |
| Ag rear | 28.5-26 / 23.1-30 |
References
| Description | The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Standard and 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors: 70 to 280 HP published in 1970, by John Deere / New 225-hp and 280-hp four-wheel-drive Tractors published in 1969, by John Deere / WA-14 and WA-17 Operator's Manual (OM-GA1002) published in 1968 |
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