Compare/Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Verdict: Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse 417-A

The Wheel Horse 17-44XL and the Wheel Horse 417-A are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Wheel Horse 17-44XL is the lighter machine (212 kg vs 634 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 417-A holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 17-44XL is the newer design (1999 vs 1985). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

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Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

30.59 ciReference

42.17 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 78 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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12.7 kWReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 321-0650Reference

Eaton 1100Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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SAE 10W-40Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

120 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

212 kgReference

287 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Length

172 cmReference

165 cmReference

Width

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96 cmReference

Height

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105 cmReference

Shipping weight

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335 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

111 cmReference

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Overall width

139 cmReference

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Variants

417-A

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hydrostaticReference

417-8

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

417-A Serial Numbers

1985

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31-17KE01 (model code)Reference

1986

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31-17KE02 (model code)Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate mounted on the fender deck in front of the seat.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.