Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H vs Wheel Horse 227-5
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H and the Wheel Horse 227-5 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 227-5 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H.
- The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H | Wheel Horse 227-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1992 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 378 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 129 cm | — |
| Length | 177 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H or the Wheel Horse 227-5?
The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H and the Wheel Horse 227-5 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H or the Wheel Horse 227-5?
The Wheel Horse 227-5 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H or the Wheel Horse 227-5?
The Deutz-Allis lawn tractors 917H has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".