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Power King 1217 vs Power King 1218HV
Verdict: Power King 1217 vs Power King 1218HV
The Power King 1217 and the Power King 1218HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1218HV leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Power King 1218HV is the newer design (1994 vs 1983). In short: choose the Power King 1218HV for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1217 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Power KingReference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16/6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ag front
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21.2/4.0x12Reference
Ag rear
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31.8/8.0x16Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16/6.5x8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
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381 kgReference
Ground clearance
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21 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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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.