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Wheel Horse 518-H vs Wheel Horse D-180
Verdict: Wheel Horse 518-H vs Wheel Horse D-180
The Wheel Horse 518-H 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 D-180 holds more fuel (21.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 518-H is the newer design (1988 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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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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
21.8 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
47.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 700Reference
SundstrandReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanical dry discReference
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
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
127 cmReference
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
Height
105 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
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351 kgReference
Ag rear
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27x12.00-12Reference
518-H Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.