Compare/Wheel Horse 418-A vs Wheel Horse D-180

Wheel Horse 418-A vs Wheel Horse D-180

Verdict: Wheel Horse 418-A vs Wheel Horse D-180

The Wheel Horse 418-A and the Wheel Horse D-180 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 418-A is the lighter machine (335 kg vs 485 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse D-180 holds more fuel (21.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 418-A is the newer design (1987 vs 1974). 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference

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

21.8 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

47.8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

83 x 73 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

Eaton 1100Reference

SundstrandReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

—

5.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

—

mechanical dry discReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

335 kgReference

351 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Length

165 cmReference

191 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

114 cmReference

Shipping weight

335 kgReference

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Ag rear

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27x12.00-12Reference

Height

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115 cmReference

418-A Serial Number Location

418-A Serial Numbers

1987

31-18KE01Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

Brantly 617A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Brantly 617A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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182 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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182 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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274 cmReference

Swing Arc

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135°Reference

Bucket force

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1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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707 kgReference

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.