John Deere WA-17

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere WA-17 is a powerful tractor built for tough jobs. It has a strong Cummins diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 280 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, which helps it work hard without overheating. The tractor has a manual transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of control.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 28,280 pounds. It's 257 inches long, 111 inches wide, and 98 inches tall. The WA-17 has power steering to make it easier to drive. It also has a Category 3 hitch, which means it can handle large attachments. The tractor has an open center hydraulic system and an electric starter. It has big 28.5-inch tires that help it move over rough ground. The wheelbase is 140 inches, and it has 18 inches of ground clearance. John Deere is known for making reliable farm equipment, and this tractor is built to last with features like a dry-type air cleaner and oil changes every 200 hours.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Operating Weight: 28280 lb (12828 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere WA-17 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere WA-17 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere WA-17 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere WA-17 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere WA-17 is Below Average. It is greater than 18% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Model
NT855C1
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
855 ci (14.0 L)
Bore
5.50 in (139.7 mm)
Stroke
6.00 in (152.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2