Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H vs Simplicity 6517

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Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H

Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H

17 HP · 1985–1992

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Simplicity 6517

Simplicity 6517

17 HP · 1988–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H and the Simplicity 6517 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Simplicity 6517 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H.
  • The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H is heavier: 378 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
  • The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917HSimplicity 6517
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years1985–19921988–1989
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight378 kg232 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase129 cm122 cm
Length177 cm170 cm
Mower deck48"42"

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