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Wheel Horse 418-C vs Wheel Horse 518-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 418-C vs Wheel Horse 518-H
The Wheel Horse 418-C 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
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
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 1100Reference
Eaton 700Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
343 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
343 kgReference
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Height
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105 cmReference
418-C Serial Number Location
418-C Serial Numbers
1987
41-18KE01Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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200Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
518-H Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat.Reference
Attachment overview
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.