Compare/Power King 1218 vs Power King 1220HV

Power King 1218 vs Power King 1220HV

Verdict: Power King 1218 vs Power King 1220HV

The Power King 1218 and the Power King 1220HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1220HV leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Power King 1220HV is the lighter machine (314 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 1220HV is the newer design (1997 vs 1988). In short: choose the Power King 1220HV for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1218 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Power King

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Best match

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Power King

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Rated power

18 hp

20 hp

Confidence

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

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

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Power (gross)

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14.9 kWReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

Weight

656 to 694 poundsReference

314 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

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

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Front tread

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91 cmReference

Rear tread

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81 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Attachment overview

Variants

GT2048H

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similar Snapper modelReference

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 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.