Wheel Horse 417-8

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 417-8 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1985 to 1986. It's designed for easy maneuvering with its 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. The tractor measures 65 inches long, 37.8 inches wide, and 41.3 inches tall, making it suitable for working in tight spaces.

This model is powered by a Kohler KT17QS engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. The engine has 2 cylinders and produces 17 horsepower, which is about average for its class. It has a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the operator good control over speed. The 417-8 weighs 584 pounds and features lawn/turf tires for gentle operation on grass. It comes with a sleeve hitch for attaching various implements and has a 3-gallon fuel tank for extended use.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 584 lb (265 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Wheel Horse 417-8 Tractor

Wheel Horse 417-8 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse 417-8 is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Wheel Horse 417-8 is Average. It is greater than 47% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse 417-8 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Wheel Horse 417-8 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors