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John Deere WA-17

John Deere WA-17 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 280 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere WA-17 is a tractor model rated at approximately 280 hp, positioning it at the higher power end of its class. Produced between 1968 and 1970, it is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive, coupled with a 10-speed gearbox. The WA-17 has an operating weight of 12827 kg and is suitable for operations covering 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
280 hp
Weight
12827 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
65 rows
Recorded power
280 hp
Recorded weight
12827 kg
Transmissions
10-speed
Production years
1968-1970
Verified variants
0

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Overview

DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerWagnerReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Portland, Oregon, USAReference
Total built28Reference
Original price was $41,750 in 1969Reference
Wagner was a tractor and logging machinery firm in Oregon. Deere contracted with Wagner to build large four-wheel-drive tractors during the period after the 8020 and before the introduction of the 7020.Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
SteeringpowerReference
Pneumatic brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional. Optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)164.1 kWReference
Cummins NT855C1Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference
Power208.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Starter volts24Reference
Coolant capacity47.3 LReference
Oil capacity37.9 LReference
Oil change200 hReference

Transmission

10-speedReference
TransmissionFuller RTO-910Reference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch355.6mm dry discsReference
Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.Reference

Capacities

Fuel454.2 LReference
Steering151.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system196.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity196.8 LReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow56.8 lpmReference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Total flow170.3 lpmReference
Total flow246.0 lpmReference
Steering flow113.6 lpmReference
Steering cap.151.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase355 cmReference
Weight12827 kgReference
Front tire28.5-26Reference
Rear tire28.5-26Reference
Ag front28.5-26Reference
Ag rear28.5-26Reference
Ag front23.1-30Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Length652 cmReference
Width281 cmReference
Height248 cmReference
Height (cab)327 cmReference
Ground clearance45 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH205Reference
Battery Group8DReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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