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Wheel Horse 718-Z vs Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
Verdict: Wheel Horse 718-Z vs Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
The Wheel Horse 718-Z 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 C-185 Elec-Trak is the lighter machine (405 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 718-Z is the newer design (1986 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 horizontally-opposedReference
Seven forward and four reverse gears in four ranges.Reference
Final drives
chainReference
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Original price
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$1,722 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
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Displacement
42.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
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Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 7Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
32 forward and 16 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
100 cmReference
Weight
453 kgReference
66 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
21x12.00-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
21x12.00-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
188 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
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107 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
3-blade with electric liftReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 15 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
42" Mower deck
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.