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Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 718-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 718-Z
The Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic and the Wheel Horse 718-Z 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 718-Z holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 21.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 718-Z is the newer design (1986 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-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Final drives
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chainReference
Engine
Fuel tank
21.8 LReference
22.7 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
Eaton 7Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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106 cmReference
Weight
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453 kgReference
Front tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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21x12.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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21x12.00-8Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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121 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
127 cmReference
50" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 15 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.