John Deere 717 vs Steyr 185a

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John Deere 717

John Deere 717

54 HP · 1966–1976

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Steyr 185a

Steyr 185a

54 HP · 1959–1968

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 717 and the Steyr 185a deliver the same power: 54 HP.
  • The John Deere 717 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1959 for the Steyr 185a.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 717Steyr 185a
Power54 HP54 HP
Production years1966–19761959–1968
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement4 L
Weight2 699 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1
Wheelbase205 cm
Length333 cm

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