Wheel Horse 417-8

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 417-8 is a garden tractor predominantly known for its use in lawn maintenance and garden tasks. Manufactured by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, the 417-8 was part of their 400 series and offered from 1985 to 1986. Featuring a Kohler KT17QS two-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.7 L displacement and an output of 17 HP, it provides adequate power for a variety of tasks. It also comes with a belt-driven gear transmission featuring 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. Owners of the Wheel Horse 417-8 appreciate its manual steering, open operator station, and the 3 US gallon fuel tank, which offers extended use without frequent refueling. The 417-8 rides on lawn turf tires, ensuring gentle contact with the grass surfaces it primarily operates on.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17

Transmission: Belt-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 584

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Wheel Horse 417-8 Tractor

Wheel Horse 417-8 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 45% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 49% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kohler
Model: KT17QS
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 42.2
Bore (in): 3.11
Stroke (in): 2.76
Rated RPM: 3600
Power Output (hp): 17

Transmission

Type: Belt-driven gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 65
Width (in): 37.8
Height (in): 41.3
Operating Weight (lb): 584

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Lawn/turf
Manufacture - End Year: 1986
Hitch Type: Sleeve hitch
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -