Compare/Deutz-Allis 616 vs Deutz-Allis 917H

Deutz-Allis 616 vs Deutz-Allis 917H

Verdict: Deutz-Allis 616 vs Deutz-Allis 917H

The Deutz-Allis 616 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 917H is the lighter machine (378 kg vs 516 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Deutz-Allis 917H holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Deutz-Allis 616 is the newer design (1987 vs 1985). In short: choose the Deutz-Allis 917H for outright pulling power, or the Deutz-Allis 616 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Deutz-Allis

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Best match

Clear

Deutz-Allis

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Deutz-AllisReference

Early models of the 616 Special used the Peerless Model 801-019A, later models used the 801-019B.Reference

air-cooledReference

Variants

616 Special

five-speedReference

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616H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

40 ciReference

42.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 55 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Peerless 801Reference

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Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

246 kgReference

378 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-10Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8.00-10 (with 36-inch deck)Reference

23-10.50x12Reference

Length

168 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

87 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

102 cmReference

101 cmReference

Wheelbase

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129 cmReference

Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

Deutz-Allis 616 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Front PTO

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liveReference

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.