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Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse 418-C
Verdict: Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse 418-C
The Wheel Horse 268-H and the Wheel Horse 418-C 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 268-H is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 343 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 268-H is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
38 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-61AReference
Eaton 1100Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
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Oil type
SAE 10W-30Reference
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Oil change
fill as neededReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
343 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
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343 kgReference
268-H Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
418-8
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gearReference
418-A
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hydrostaticReference
418-C
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commercial dutyReference
418-C Serial Number Location
418-C Serial Numbers
1987
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41-18KE01Reference
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 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.