Compare/Power King 1218 vs Power King 1620HV

Power King 1218 vs Power King 1620HV

Verdict: Power King 1218 vs Power King 1620HV

The Power King 1218 and the Power King 1620HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1620HV leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Power King 1620HV 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 1620HV holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Power King 1620HV is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). In short: choose the Power King 1620HV 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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Fit & specs

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

20/8.0x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

31.3/8.0x16Reference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

38 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

electro-magneticReference

Rear Type

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0 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

656 to 694 poundsReference

498 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

20/8.0x10Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

31.3/8.0x16Reference

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

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Battery CCA

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335Reference

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.