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Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 418-8
Verdict: Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 418-8
The Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic and the Wheel Horse 418-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic holds more fuel (21.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 418-8 is the newer design (1987 vs 1973). 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
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
21.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
47.8 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand 90Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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312 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.50-12Reference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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94 cmReference
Shipping weight
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312 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
32Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Variants
418-8
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gearReference
418-A
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hydrostaticReference
418-C
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commercial dutyReference
418-8 Serial Number Location
418-8 Serial Numbers
1987
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31-18K801Reference
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.