Compare/Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1617

Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1617

Verdict: Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1617

The Power King 1218HV and the Power King 1617 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1218HV leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Power King 1218HV is the lighter machine (381 kg vs 444 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 1218HV is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). In short: choose the Power King 1218HV 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 KingReference

Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

Final drives

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spur bull gearsReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

31.2 LReference

Ag front

21.2/4.0x12Reference

4.0-12Reference

Ag rear

31.8/8.0x16Reference

8.0-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

16/6.5x8Reference

8.0-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

8.0-16Reference

Displacement

38 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

1.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-magneticReference

mechanical drumReference

Rear Type

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0 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

381 kgReference

444 kgReference

Front tire

16/6.5x8Reference

8.0-10Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

8.0-16Reference

Length

172 cmReference

210 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

127 cmReference

Ground clearance

21 cmReference

40 cmReference

Rear axle

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38 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

300Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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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.