Compare/Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima vs Deutz-Allis 917H

Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima vs Deutz-Allis 917H

Verdict: Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima vs Deutz-Allis 917H

The Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima and the Deutz-Allis 917H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Deutz-Allis 917H leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima is the lighter machine (374 kg vs 378 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima is the newer design (1988 vs 1985). In short: choose the Deutz-Allis 917H for outright pulling power, or the Deutz-Allis 1916 Ultima if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Deutz-Allis

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Deutz-Allis

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Deutz-AllisReference

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Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Deutz-AllisReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

SunStar 16

similar Simplicity modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

16.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

35.9 ciReference

42.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 83 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3400Reference

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.8 LReference

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Power

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12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Sundstrand 15Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

electricReference

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Rear PTO Type

3400Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

—

liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

Weight

374 kgReference

378 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Length

198 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

97 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

119 cmReference

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Height

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101 cmReference

Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

Deutz-Allis 1916 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

Deutz-Allis 917H attachments

Links

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

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.