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Yard Machines 17.5 vs Yard Machines 20
Verdict: Yard Machines 17.5 vs Yard Machines 20
The Yard Machines 17.5 and the Yard Machines 20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yard Machines 20 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. In short: choose the Yard Machines 20 for outright pulling power, or the Yard Machines 17.5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Yard Machines
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Yard Machines
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Yard Machines (a part of MTD)Reference
Yard Machines (a part of MTD)Reference
gasolineReference
Image courtesy of Jeremy DodgeReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power
13.0 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
7 forwardReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
manualReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15Reference
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Rear tire
20Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15 x 6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20 x 8Reference
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Yard Machines 17.5 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Yard MachinesReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Yard Machines 20 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.