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Power King 1217 vs Power King 2417
Verdict: Power King 1217 vs Power King 2417
The Power King 1217 and the Power King 2417 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Power King 2417 holds more fuel (31.2 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Power King 2417 is the newer design (1984 vs 1983). 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
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle.Reference
Image courtesy of Adrian MillerReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Final drives
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spur bull gearsReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
31.2 LReference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
8.0-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
8.3-24Reference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ag front
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4.0-12Reference
Ag rear
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8.3-24Reference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
mechanical drumReference
Rear Type
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0 (optional)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
144 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
8.0-10Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
8.3-24Reference
Length
172 cmReference
220 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
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479 kgReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Rear axle
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38 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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2417 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on dashboard.Reference
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.