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Wheel Horse 417-8 vs Wheel Horse 417-A
Verdict: Wheel Horse 417-8 vs Wheel Horse 417-A
The Wheel Horse 417-8 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 417-8 is the lighter machine (585 kg vs 634 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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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
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.Reference
air-cooledReference
Variants
417-A
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
417-8
gearReference
gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.17 ciReference
42.17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel Horse 110995Reference
Eaton 1100Reference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 10W-40Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
265 kgReference
287 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
105 cmReference
Shipping weight
303 kgReference
335 kgReference
417-8 Serial Numbers
1985
31-17K801Reference
31-17KE01 (model code)Reference
1986
31-17K802Reference
31-17KE02 (model code)Reference
Location:
Model codes shown.Reference
Serial number plate mounted on the fender deck in front of the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
417-A Serial Numbers
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.