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Wheel Horse 518-H vs Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
Verdict: Wheel Horse 518-H vs Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
The Wheel Horse 518-H and the Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak 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 1975). 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 HorseReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
Seven forward and four reverse gears in four ranges.Reference
Original price
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$1,722 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
47.7 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
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Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 700Reference
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Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
3-blade with electric liftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
32 forward and 16 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
100 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
188 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
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66 kgReference
518-H Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.