Search
Wheel Horse 257-H vs Wheel Horse 417-A
Verdict: Wheel Horse 257-H vs Wheel Horse 417-A
The Wheel Horse 257-H 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 417-A holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 257-H 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.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
Image courtesy of Richard CaraccioloReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
42.17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
—
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Sparkplug
NGK BPR5ESReference
—
Sparkplug gap
0.711 mmReference
—
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 7Reference
Eaton 1100Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 20Reference
SAE 10W-40Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
—
Clutch
electricReference
—
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.00-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.00-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
96 cmReference
Weight
—
287 kgReference
Height
—
105 cmReference
Shipping weight
—
335 kgReference
257-H Serial Number Location
257-H Serial Numbers
1988
-unknown-Reference
—
1989
-unknown-Reference
—
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
417-A
—
hydrostaticReference
417-8
—
gearReference
417-A Serial Numbers
1985
—
31-17KE01 (model code)Reference
1986
—
31-17KE02 (model code)Reference
Location:
—
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.