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Lawn Tractor · 1979Unverified

Simplicity 7117

Name: Simplicity 7117
Brand: Simplicity

Simplicity 7117 — Garden tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Simplicity 7117 is a lawn tractor with an approximate engine power of 17 hp, which falls within the mid-range for its class. Produced from 1979 to 1989, this model features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The specified operating weight is 366 kg, and it is suitable for operations up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

17 hp

Weight

366 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

51 rows

Recorded power

17 hp

Recorded weight

366 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1979-1989

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerSimplicityReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference

Original price was $4,749 in 1990Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank11.4 LReference

Kohler KT-17Reference

gasolineReference

2-cylinderReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference

Displacement42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)12.7 kWReference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

4-speed gearReference

Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Four-speed transmission with shuttle shift and variator.Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase128 cmReference

Weight366 kgReference

Front tire16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference

Length177 cmReference

Width93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)100 cmReference

Height (hood)90 cmReference

Shipping weight366 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)20 cmReference

Front tread76 cmReference

Rear tread68 cmReference

Simplicity 7117 attachments

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

7117 Serial Number Location

Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, ahead of the seat.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

The Simplicity 7117 was compatible with the 36-inch mechanical-drive tiller (1690039), requires the rear lift (1690404) and PTO drive kit (1685225).Reference

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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