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Power King 1218 vs Power King 1218HV
Verdict: Power King 1218 vs Power King 1218HV
The Power King 1218 and the Power King 1218HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Power King 1218HV is the lighter machine (381 kg vs 656 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Power King 1218HV is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). 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
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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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
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.9 LReference
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
Transmission
Gear Weight
297 kgReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
electro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
656 to 694 poundsReference
381 kgReference
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)
106 cmReference
109 cmReference
Hydro Weight
314 kgReference
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Ground clearance
21 cmReference
21 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
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.