Bolens QT-17 vs Simplicity 7117
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens QT-17 and the Simplicity 7117 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Bolens QT-17 is heavier: 385 kg versus 366 kg for the Simplicity 7117.
- The Bolens QT-17 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens QT-17 | Simplicity 7117 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 1979–1989 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 385 kg | 366 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 123 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 177 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens QT-17 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Bolens QT-17 and the Simplicity 7117 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is heavier, the Bolens QT-17 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Bolens QT-17 is heavier: 385 kg versus 366 kg for the Simplicity 7117.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens QT-17 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Bolens QT-17 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

