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Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse 518-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 268-H vs Wheel Horse 518-H
The Wheel Horse 268-H 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 268-H holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 268-H is the newer design (1994 vs 1988). 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-shaft opposed twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38 ciReference
47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-61AReference
Eaton 700Reference
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
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
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105 cmReference
268-H Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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200Reference
Attachment overview
518-H Serial Numbers
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.