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John Deere WA-17 Specs ( 1968-1970 )

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Description Built in Portland, Oregon, USA / Original price was $41,750 in 1969 / Wagner was a tractor and logging machinery firm in Oregon. Deere contracted with Wagner to build large four-wheel-drive tractors during the period after the 8020 and before the introduction of the 7020.
Distributor John Deere
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer Wagner
Total built 28

Engine

Engine type Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm)
Compression 14.9:1
Coolant capacity 50 qts (47.3 L)
Description Cummins NT855C1 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 855 ci (14.0 L)
Power 280 hp (208.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 24
Oil capacity 40 qts (37.9 L)
Oil change 200 h
Drawbar (claimed) 220 hp (164.1 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 355.6mm dry discs
Description Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.
Gears 10 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission Fuller RTO-910
Transmission type 10-speed

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Cab optional. Optional heat and air-conditioning.
Description Pneumatic brakes
Drive type Four-wheel drive
Final drives planetary
Steering power

Capacity

Fuel 120 gal (454.2 L)
Hydraulic system 52 gal (196.8 L)
Steering 160 qts (151.4 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 52 gal (196.8 L)
Pump flow 15 gpm (56.8 lpm)
Steering cap. 160 qts (151.4 L)
Steering flow 30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Total flow 45 gpm (170.3 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 2 or 3

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery AH 205
Battery Group 8D
Battery volts 12
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 18 inches (45 cm)
Height 98 inches (248 cm)
Height (cab) 129 inches (327 cm)
Length 257 inches (652 cm)
Weight 28,280 lbs (12827 kg)
Wheelbase 140 inches (355 cm)
Width 111 inches (281 cm)
Front tire 28.5-26
Rear tire 28.5-26
Weight 28,280 lbs (12827 kg)
Wheelbase 140 inches (355 cm)
Ag front 28.5-26 / 23.1-30
Ag rear 28.5-26 / 23.1-30

References

Description The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Standard and 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors: 70 to 280 HP published in 1970, by John Deere / New 225-hp and 280-hp four-wheel-drive Tractors published in 1969, by John Deere / WA-14 and WA-17 Operator's Manual (OM-GA1002) published in 1968