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Massey Ferguson 2717H vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1638

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2717H vs Massey Ferguson ZT 1638

The Massey Ferguson 2717H and the Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2717H leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Massey Ferguson 2717H is the lighter machine (246 kg vs 263 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2717H holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2717H for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 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
Massey Ferguson 2717H Lawn Tractor
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 Lawn Tractor
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic differentialReference
Variants
1717
similar AGCO modelReference
Landlord 17
similar Simplicity modelReference
ZT16
similar Simplicity modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
26.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
2.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro Gear 3010LReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
2.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
130 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
56 kgReference
263 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
91 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 2717H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
157 cmReference
125 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 9 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Massey Ferguson ZT 1638 attachments
38" 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.

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