Compare/Ariens GT18 931024 vs Ariens High Sierra 1848

Ariens GT18 931024 vs Ariens High Sierra 1848

Verdict: Ariens GT18 931024 vs Ariens High Sierra 1848

The Ariens GT18 931024 and the Ariens High Sierra 1848 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Ariens High Sierra 1848 is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 405 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens GT18 931024 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Ariens High Sierra 1848 is the newer design (1996 vs 1979). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AriensReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

35.90 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

95 x 83 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Fuel use

6.8 l/hourReference

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Air cleaner

dry element with foam precleanerReference

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Compression

8.1:Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

1.7 LReference

Sparkplug

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Champion RC12YCReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 5W-30Reference

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Transmission

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Eaton 851Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

Weight

226 kgReference

229 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

189 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

114 cmReference

Shipping weight

405 kgReference

229 kgReference

Ariens GT18 attachments

GT18 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number on the right side of the tractor, on the rear hood mount.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

16Reference

Battery CCA

255Reference

290Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

39Reference

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Attachment overview

Brantly LD6 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Brantly LD6 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

182 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

182 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

274 cmReference

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Swing Arc

135°Reference

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Bucket force

1360 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

707 kgReference

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Ariens High Sierra 1848 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.