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Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson 2518H
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson 2518H
The Massey Ferguson 1855 and the Massey Ferguson 2518H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Massey Ferguson 2518H is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 860 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2518H is the newer design (2006 vs 1977). 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
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
1855
similar Snapper modelReference
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Regent 18/38
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similar Simplicity modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
32.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
89 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.7:1Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3650Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.635 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
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Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear lift (at ends)
294 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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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
860 to 950 poundsReference
45 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
198 cmReference
180 cmReference
Width
115 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
121 cmReference
114 cmReference
1855 Weight
390 kgReference
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1855A Weight
430 kgReference
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Ground clearance
40 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
20 cmReference
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Front tread
81 cmReference
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Rear tread
85 cmReference
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Massey Ferguson 1855 attachments
1855 Serial Number Location
1855 Serial Numbers
1977
200001Reference
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1978
200500Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 2518H attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 cmReference
Overall width
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127 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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infiniteReference
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.