Compare/Honda H5518 vs Honda HF2417

Honda H5518 vs Honda HF2417

Verdict: Honda H5518 vs Honda HF2417

The Honda H5518 and the Honda HF2417 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Honda H5518 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Honda HF2417 is the lighter machine (502 kg vs 948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Honda HF2417 is the newer design (2004 vs 1991). In short: choose the Honda H5518 for outright pulling power, or the Honda HF2417 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Honda

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Honda

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HondaReference

Four forward and two reverse gears with high and low range.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twinReference

Steering

manual four-wheelReference

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Variants

H5518A2

2WDReference

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H5518A4

4WDReference

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HF2417HT

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electric dumpReference

Engine

Displacement

38.7 ciReference

32.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 71 mmReference

77 x 57 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

dry (4192753)Reference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

2.7 LReference

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Sparkplug

NGK BPR5ES-11Reference

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Sparkplug gap

1.016 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

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Transmission

Type

gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

9.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

2.0 LReference

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Capacity

2.0 LReference

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Pressure

88.3 barReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

249 kgReference

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Front lift

249 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2650Reference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

130 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

459 kgReference

227 kgReference

Front tire

20x7.00-12.2Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

24x8.00-14.2Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

20x7.00-12.2Reference

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x8.00-14.2Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Length

218 cmReference

247 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

180 cmReference

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Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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112 cmReference

Height (hood)

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99 cmReference

HT Weight

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236 kgReference

Honda H5518 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

30Reference

24Reference

Attachment overview

Honda HF2417 attachments

40" Mower deck

Cutting width

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101 cmReference

Overall width

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104 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 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.