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Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 257H
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 257H vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 257H
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied257H17 hp
417-817 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
257H is in the 41st percentile; 417-8 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 417-8 higher · +9.6 ci (+29%)257H32.6 ci
417-842.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
257H is in the 31st percentile; 417-8 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 417-8 higher · +1 (+100%)257H1
417-82
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
257H is in the 17th percentile; 417-8 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 257H higher · +6.7 in (+10%)257H71.7 in
417-865 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
257H is in the 50th percentile; 417-8 is in the 13th · 316 models
257H (A)417-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 257H | 417-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | Kohler | — |
| Model | FC540V | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ 417-8+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 32.6ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 417-8+9.6 ci · +29% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.1in | ▲ 257H+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 2.8in | ▲ 257H+0.6 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 65in | ▲ 257H+6.7 in · +10% |
| Width | 35.4in | 37.8in | ▲ 417-8+2.4 in · +7% |
| Height | Not recorded | 41.3in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 584lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 257H | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 11th percentile (35.4 in)B · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)
A · 257HB · 417-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor