John Deere 717 vs Valmet 500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 717 and the Valmet 500 deliver the same power: 54 HP.
- The Valmet 500 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1966 for the John Deere 717.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 717 | Valmet 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 54 HP | 54 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1976 | 1968–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | — | 2.7 L |
| Weight | — | 2 199 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 450 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 191 cm |
| Length | — | 321 cm |