Simplicity 7117

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Simplicity 7117 is a lawn and garden tractor that was made from 1979 to 1986. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with manual steering, perfect for taking care of your yard. This tractor has a hydrostatic transmission, which means you can change speeds smoothly without stopping to shift gears.

Under the hood, the Simplicity 7117 has a Kohler KT-17 engine. This engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has 2 cylinders and can produce 17 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. The engine size is above average compared to other tractors. The tractor has an open operator station, so you can enjoy the fresh air while you work. It also has an electric starter, making it easy to get going.

This tractor is great for people who want a reliable machine for lawn care and light garden work. Its infinite forward and reverse gears allow for precise speed control, which is helpful when working in tight spaces or doing detailed landscaping tasks. The Simplicity 7117 combines simplicity and functionality, living up to its manufacturer's name.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Simplicity 7117 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Simplicity 7117 is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Simplicity 7117 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
KT-17
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
42 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Stroke
2.76 in (70.1 mm)
Power Output
17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual