Compare/Power King 1616 vs Power King 1617

Power King 1616 vs Power King 1617

Verdict: Power King 1616 vs Power King 1617

The Power King 1616 and the Power King 1617 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1617 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Power King 1617 is the lighter machine (444 kg vs 958 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Power King 1617 is the newer design (1984 vs 1977). In short: choose the Power King 1617 for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1616 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

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Power King

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference

Optional creeper for 3-speed transmission. Adds a second, identical, three-speed transmission inline with the original.Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

spur bull gearsReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Ag front

4.00-12Reference

4.0-12Reference

Ag rear

8.00-16Reference

8.0-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00-12Reference

8.0-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.00-16Reference

8.0-16Reference

Displacement

32.4 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 83 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Torque

35.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2700Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.2 LReference

1.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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31.2 LReference

Transmission

Borg-Warner T92Reference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

80/90 Gear LubeReference

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Capacities

Fuel

11.4 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

18.9 LReference

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Type

shaft-driven gearReference

Capacity

18.9 LReference

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Pressure

69.0 barReference

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Pump flow

6.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

0 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Clutch

152.4mm dry discReference

mechanical drumReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

138 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

442 kgReference

444 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-12Reference

8.0-10Reference

Rear tire

8.00-16Reference

8.0-16Reference

Length

236 cmReference

210 cmReference

Width

112 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (hood)

102 cmReference

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Ground clearance

40 cmReference

Front axle

19 mmReference

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Rear axle

38 mmReference

Front tread

88 cmReference

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Rear tread

88/102 cmReference

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1616 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on tractor dashboard and front of hood.Reference

Serial number decal on dashboard.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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45Reference

Attachment overview

1617 Serial Numbers

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.