Compare/Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Verdict: Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

The Wheel Horse 227-5 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 227-5 is the newer design (1988 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

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 HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Displacement

32.6 ciReference

42.17 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 86 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Power

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12.7 kWReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Eaton 1100Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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SAE 10W-40Reference

Dimensions

Rear tire

20x10.00-10Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-10Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Wheelbase

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115 cmReference

Weight

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287 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6.00-6Reference

Length

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165 cmReference

Width

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96 cmReference

Height

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105 cmReference

Shipping weight

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335 kgReference

227-5 Serial Numbers

1988

-unknown-Reference

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1989

-unknown-Reference

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Location:

Model codes in parenthesesReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 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

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.