Compare/Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 518-H

Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 518-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 518-H

The Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic and the Wheel Horse 518-H 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 518-H is the newer design (1988 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

21.8 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

47.8 ciReference

47.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Transmission

Sundstrand 90Reference

Eaton 700Reference

Gears

infinite forward and 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

Clutch

mechanicalReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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115 cmReference

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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96 cmReference

Height

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105 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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200Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

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518-H Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat.Reference

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.