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Steiner S-18 vs Steiner S-20

Verdict: Steiner S-18 vs Steiner S-20

The Steiner S-18 and the Steiner S-20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiner S-20 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Steiner S-18 is the lighter machine (392 kg vs 975 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiner S-20 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Steiner S-20 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner S-18 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
Steiner S-18 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiner S-20 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Sundstrand series 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2500 two-speed transaxles.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
22.7 LReference
Displacement
42.33 ciReference
36.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
64 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
9.2:1Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2500Reference
SundstrandReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
OReference
0Reference
Dimensions
Weight
392 kgReference
458 kgReference
Front tire
21x1.00Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Rear tire
21x11.00Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
21x1.00Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
21x11.00Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Wheelbase
96 cmReference
Length
162 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
Height
116 cmReference
Steiner S-18 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12.5 (Kubota)Reference
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.

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