Compare/Power King 1218 vs Power King 1617

Power King 1218 vs Power King 1617

Verdict: Power King 1218 vs Power King 1617

The Power King 1218 and the Power King 1617 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1218 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Power King 1617 is the lighter machine (444 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 1617 holds more fuel (31.2 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Power King 1218 is the newer design (1988 vs 1984). In short: choose the Power King 1218 for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1617 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Final drives

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spur bull gearsReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

31.2 LReference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

8.0-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

8.0-16Reference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

Ag front

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4.0-12Reference

Ag rear

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8.0-16Reference

Transmission

Gear Weight

297 kgReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

mechanical drumReference

Rear Type

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0 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

656 to 694 poundsReference

444 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

8.0-10Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

8.0-16Reference

Length

172 cmReference

210 cmReference

Width

104 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

106 cmReference

127 cmReference

Hydro Weight

314 kgReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

40 cmReference

Rear axle

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38 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

Attachment overview

1617 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on dashboard.Reference

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.