John Deere

WA-17

Horsepower
280hp
Production
1968–1970
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$41,750 (1969)
EngineCummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typefour-wheel drive
Manufacture LocationPortland, Oregon, USA
Total Built28

Mechanical

Drive Typefour-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakespneumatic
Caboptional with optional heat and air-conditioning
Final Drivesplanetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Valves2
Hydraulic Pump Flow15 gpm (56.8 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity52 gal (196.8 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity120 gal (454.2 L)

Other

DistributorJohn Deere
Total Flow45 gpm (170.3 lpm)
Operator Stationopen operator station
Steering Flow30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Steering Capacity160 qts (151.4 L)
Optional Total Flow65 gpm optional gpm
Optional Hydraulic Pump Flow35 gpm optional gpm

Engine

EngineCummins NT855C1
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement855 ci (14 L)
Bore5.5 in (140 mm)
Bore Stroke5.50x6.00 in (140 x 152 mm)
Stroke6 in (152 mm)
Compression Ratio14.9
Power280 hp (208.8 kW)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts24
Oil Capacity40 qts (37.9 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours200
Coolant Capacity50 qts (47.3 L)
Rated2,100 RPM

Dimensions

Length257 in (652 cm)
Width111 in (281 cm)
Height98 in (248 cm)
Height Cab129 in (327 cm)
Wheelbase140 in (355 cm)
Ground Clearance18 in (45 cm)
Weight28,280 lbs (12,827 kg)
Tires Ag Front28.5-26, 23.1-30
Tires Ag Rear28.5-26, 23.1-30

Transmission

Transmission ModelFuller RTO-910
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFive forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.
Clutch355.6mm dry discs