Compare/Power King 1617 vs Power King 1618GV

Power King 1617 vs Power King 1618GV

Verdict: Power King 1617 vs Power King 1618GV

The Power King 1617 and the Power King 1618GV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1618GV leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Power King 1617 is the lighter machine (444 kg vs 498 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Power King 1617 holds more fuel (31.2 L vs 30.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Power King 1618GV is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). In short: choose the Power King 1618GV for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1617 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference

Power KingReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Final drives

spur bull gearsReference

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Steering

manualReference

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

31.2 LReference

30.3 LReference

Ag front

4.0-12Reference

21.2/4.0x12Reference

Ag rear

8.0-16Reference

31.8/8.0x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

8.0-10Reference

20/8.0x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.0-16Reference

31.3/8.0x16Reference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

38 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

1.9 LReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical drumReference

mechanical dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

Weight

444 kgReference

498 kgReference

Front tire

8.0-10Reference

20/8.0x10Reference

Rear tire

8.0-16Reference

31.3/8.0x16Reference

Length

210 cmReference

Width

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

127 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

Rear axle

38 mmReference

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1617 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on dashboard.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Battery CCA

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335Reference

Attachment overview

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.