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Toro Wheel Horse 518xi vs Toro Z480
Verdict: Toro Wheel Horse 518xi vs Toro Z480
The Toro Wheel Horse 518xi and the Toro Z480 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Toro Wheel Horse 518xi holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro Z480 is the newer design (2005 vs 1998). 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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Fit & specs
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
GT18
similar New Holland modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
16.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Eaton Uni-DriveReference
Hydro-GearReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
electricReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
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Weight
459 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.5Reference
10x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5Reference
10x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
194 cmReference
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Width
102 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
CasterReference
Toro 518xi attachments
518xi Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
380Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Toro Z480 attachments
Z480 Serial Numbers
2005
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250000001 (74352)Reference
2006
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260000001 (74353)Reference
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.