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New Holland LS45 vs New Holland MZ18H

Verdict: New Holland LS45 vs New Holland MZ18H

The New Holland LS45 and the New Holland MZ18H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. New Holland MZ18H is the lighter machine (242 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland LS45 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland MZ18H is the newer design (2004 vs 1996). 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
New Holland LS45 Lawn Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland MZ18H Lawn Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
New HollandReference
Manufacturer
ToroReference
New HollandReference
Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with standard cruise control. The Hydro-Gear was used on the LS45 beginning with the 2000 model year.Reference
Image courtesy of Geoffrey IrwinReference
Hydro Brakes
mechanical bandReference
Variants
9861899
16hp gearReference
9863218
18hp hydrostaticReference
268-H
similar Wheel Horse modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
30.63 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.6 LReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
deckReference
Gear Weight
231 kgReference
Gear Ground clearance
20 cmReference
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 330-300Reference
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
242 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
10x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
10x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
184 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
Hydro Weight
236 kgReference
Hydro Ground clearance
18 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Height
99 cmReference
New Holland LS45 attachments
LS45 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
260Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
New Holland MZ18H attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference
Overall width
139 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.

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