Compare/Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse C-175

Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse C-175

Verdict: Wheel Horse 17-44XL vs Wheel Horse C-175

The Wheel Horse 17-44XL and the Wheel Horse C-175 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 570 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse C-175 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 1980). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

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

The Eaton hydrostatic was used through the productio run of the C-175. A Sundstrand 90 hydrostatic was also used during the 1980 production year, identified by tractor model code 01-17KS02.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

30.59 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 78 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Sparkplug

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BL-15YReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

—

ThrottleReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 321-0650Reference

Eaton 1100Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Gear Shipping weight

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258 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

120 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

212 kgReference

570 to 600 poundsReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

172 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

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93 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Hydro Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

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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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

C-175 Serial Numbers

1980

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01-17KS01 (hydrostatic)Reference

1981

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01-17KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1982

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01-17KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1983

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01-17KE03 (hydrostatic)Reference

1984

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11-17KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.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.