Compare/Wheel Horse 417-A vs Wheel Horse C-175

Wheel Horse 417-A vs Wheel Horse C-175

Verdict: Wheel Horse 417-A vs Wheel Horse C-175

The Wheel Horse 417-A 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 C-175 is the lighter machine (570 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 is the newer design (1985 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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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 HorseReference

air-cooledReference

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

Variants

417-A

hydrostaticReference

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417-8

gearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

Displacement

42.17 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter

—

electricReference

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 change

—

25 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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ThrottleReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

Eaton 1100Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 10W-40Reference

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Gear Shipping weight

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258 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

Weight

287 kgReference

570 to 600 poundsReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

22x7.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x7.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

165 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

105 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

335 kgReference

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Hydro Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

417-A Serial Numbers

1985

31-17KE01 (model code)Reference

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1986

31-17KE02 (model code)Reference

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Location:

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

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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

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

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.