Compare/Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1618

Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1618

Verdict: Power King 1218HV vs Power King 1618

The Power King 1218HV 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 1218HV is the lighter machine (381 kg vs 498 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. Power King 1218HV is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Power King

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Power KingReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

30.3 LReference

Ag front

21.2/4.0x12Reference

4.0x12Reference

Ag rear

31.8/8.0x16Reference

8.0x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

16/6.5x8Reference

8.0x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

8.0x16Reference

Displacement

38 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

13.4 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

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-magneticReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear Type

—

0Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

381 kgReference

498 kgReference

Front tire

16/6.5x8Reference

8.0x10Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

8.0x16Reference

Length

172 cmReference

210 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

127 cmReference

Ground clearance

21 cmReference

40 cmReference

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

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.