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AGCO 1617HC vs AGCO 517H
Verdict: AGCO 1617HC vs AGCO 517H
The AGCO 1617HC and the AGCO 517H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. AGCO 517H is the lighter machine (201 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. AGCO 1617HC holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
AGCO
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
AGCO
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
AGCOReference
AGCOReference
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
30.6 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
—
3400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Tuff Torq K56Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
201 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
—
104 cmReference
AGCO 1617HC attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
16Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
101 cmReference
Overall width
142 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 9 cmReference
2 to 9 cmReference
Variants
Regent 17H
—
similar Simplicity modelReference
2517H
—
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
AGCO 517H attachments
40" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.