Compare/Power King 1220HV vs Power King 2418

Power King 1220HV vs Power King 2418

Verdict: Power King 1220HV vs Power King 2418

The Power King 1220HV and the Power King 2418 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1220HV leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Power King 1220HV is the lighter machine (314 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 1220HV is the newer design (1997 vs 1988). In short: choose the Power King 1220HV for outright pulling power, or the Power King 2418 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

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

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powerReference

Variants

GT2048H

similar Snapper modelReference

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Engine

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

8.0x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

8.3x24Reference

Displacement

38.1 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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30.3 LReference

Ag front

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4.0x12Reference

Ag rear

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8.3x24Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Oil capacity

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1.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

144 cmReference

Weight

314 kgReference

498 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

8.0x10Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

8.3x24Reference

Length

172 cmReference

220 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

137 cmReference

Front tread

91 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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45Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

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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.