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Wahl W17

Built: 1951–1959 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 1951

The W17 comes from Wahl. Production: 1951–1959. The engine delivers 17 hp (12.5 kW), has 2 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,250 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The machine is 2,550 mm long, 1,710 mm wide and 1,470 mm high. The unladen weight is 1,155 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,700 mm. Ground clearance is 400 mm. Top speed is 20 km/h. Transmission: 5v/1r. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 5.00-16 AS, rear 8.00-24 AS. The fuel is diesel. The PTO runs at 540 rpm. Rated output across the Wahl range ranges from 12 to 40 hp; the W17 sits in the lower part of that range with 17 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the W 90 below it with 16 hp and the W 98 above it with 20 hp. Rated output across the Wahl range ranges from 8.8 to 29.3 kW; here the W17 sits in the lower part of that range with 12.5 kW. 21 Wahl models across 3 series are on record.

Wahl – other models: the collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the W16 type to the W225, 9 to 29 kW, single- to three-cylinder diesel engines

This page gathers the Wahl tractors the register could not assign to a named range. The type designation consists of the letter W and a two- or three-digit number, ranging from W16 and W17 through W70 and W80 to W133, W135 and W225; the span of displacements from 668 to 3,534 cm³ across one to three cylinders shows a line-up from small single-cylinder engines to larger multi-cylinder units.

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The register lists here 16 versions with 9 to 29.3 kW (12 to 40 hp) from single- to three-cylinders of 668 to 3,534 cm³, unladen weights from 820 to 2,350 kg, lengths from 2,550 to 3,330 mm, widths from 1,570 to 1,880 mm and heights from 1,470 to 2,160 mm, at speeds of 2,000 to 2,600 rpm; throughout diesel-powered.

With a power range of 9 to 29 kW, the range covers the segment of smaller and medium yard and field tractors, designed for smaller farms and for work with light to medium implements. The spread of numbers in the type designations also suggests a line-up built up over a longer period rather than a single coherent generation.

On used examples, engine condition and compression, the state of clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the hydraulics, rust on sheet-metal parts and mudguards, and on the older single-cylinder types the condition of the starter motor or hand-crank mechanism all count; parts supply depends heavily on the specific model and year of manufacture.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Wahl (weitere Modelle)

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power17 hp (12.5 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders2correct
Displacement1,250 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length2,550 mmcorrect
Width1,710 mmcorrect
Height1,470 mmcorrect
Wheelbase1,700 mmcorrect
Ground clearance400 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,155 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox5v/1rcorrect
Front tyres5.00-16 AScorrect
Rear tyres8.00-24 AScorrect
Top speed20 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

ConstructionBlockbauweise Scan eines Datenblattes: http://otc-mittelmosel.decorrect

Other data

PTO speed540 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 10.8 kW/t (12 kW / 1.2 t)

Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)

Stronger than 5% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Wahl W17 have?

The Wahl W17 delivers 17 hp.

How much does the Wahl W17 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,155 kg.

What engine does the Wahl W17 have?

2 cylinders, 1,250 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Wahl W17 go?

Top speed is 20 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Wahl W17?

2,550 mm × 1,710 mm × 1,470 mm.

When was the Wahl W17 built?

Production years: 1951–1959.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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