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Wheel Horse 418-C vs Wheel Horse 718-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 418-C vs Wheel Horse 718-Z
The Wheel Horse 418-C and the Wheel Horse 718-Z 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-C is the lighter machine (343 kg vs 453 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 418-C is the newer design (1987 vs 1986). 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 horizontally-opposedReference
Final drives
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chainReference
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
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 1100Reference
Eaton 7Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
343 kgReference
453 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
21x12.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
21x12.00-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
121 cmReference
Shipping weight
343 kgReference
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418-C Serial Number Location
418-C Serial Numbers
1987
41-18KE01Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
127 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 15 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.