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Wheel Horse 418-8 vs Wheel Horse 518-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 418-8 vs Wheel Horse 518-H
The Wheel Horse 418-8 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 518-H is the newer design (1988 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 horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
Variants
418-8
gearReference
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418-A
hydrostaticReference
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418-C
commercial dutyReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 700Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
312 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
94 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
312 kgReference
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Height
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105 cmReference
418-8 Serial Number Location
418-8 Serial Numbers
1987
31-18K801Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Battery CCA
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200Reference
Attachment overview
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.