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Ariens High Sierra 1848 vs Ariens HT18 934020
Verdict: Ariens High Sierra 1848 vs Ariens HT18 934020
The Ariens High Sierra 1848 and the Ariens HT18 934020 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 297 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens High Sierra 1848 is the newer design (1996 vs 1986). 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
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
AriensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
RV15YSReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Displacement
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42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
—
79 x 70 mmReference
Fuel use
—
6.8 l/hourReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 851Reference
—
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 20WReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
229 kgReference
297 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
177 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
114 cmReference
116 cmReference
Shipping weight
229 kgReference
297 kgReference
Width
—
101 cmReference
Ariens High Sierra 1848 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
20Reference
Battery CCA
290Reference
290Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
flywheel alternatorReference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Ariens HT18 attachments
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.