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Power King 1218 vs Power King 1618
Verdict: Power King 1218 vs Power King 1618
The Power King 1218 and the Power King 1618 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 1618 is the lighter machine (498 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 1618 holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. 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-shaftReference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
30.3 LReference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
8.0x10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
8.0x16Reference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 LReference
Ag front
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4.0x12Reference
Ag rear
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8.0x16Reference
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
shaft-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
mechanical dry discReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
144 cmReference
Weight
656 to 694 poundsReference
498 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
8.0x10Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
8.0x16Reference
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
45Reference
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.