Compare/Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson 318GTX

Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson 318GTX

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1855 vs Massey Ferguson 318GTX

The Massey Ferguson 1855 and the Massey Ferguson 318GTX 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 318GTX is the lighter machine (340 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 1855 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 318GTX is the newer design (1991 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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Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

SnapperReference

IngersollReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

Image courtesy of mdeereallisReference

Variants

1855

similar Snapper modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Compression

6.7:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3650Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

1.9 LReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90Reference

Hy-driveReference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydraulic driveReference

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

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

121 cmReference

Weight

860 to 950 poundsReference

340 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

8.00-16Reference

Length

198 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

115 cmReference

103 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

111 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

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 318GTX attachments

318GTX Serial Number Location

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.