Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 417-8 vs Wheel Horse 417-A
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-A
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied417-817 hp
417-A17 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
417-8 is in the 41st percentile; 417-A is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied417-842.2 ci
417-A42.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
417-8 is in the 54th percentile; 417-A is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied417-82
417-A2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
417-8 is in the 50th percentile; 417-A is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 417-A higher · +49 lb (+8%)417-8584 lb
417-A633 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
417-8 is in the 34th percentile; 417-A is in the 40th · 314 models
417-8 (A)417-A (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 417-8 | 417-A | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | KT17QS | KT17QS | Same |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 42.2ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Width | 37.8in | 37.8in | Same |
| Height | 41.3in | 41.3in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 584lb | 633lb | ▲ 417-A+49 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch | Sleeve hitch | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 34th percentile (584 lb)B · 40th percentile (633 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 13th percentile (65 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 417-8B · 417-AMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor