Compare/White GT-180 vs White LT 1800

White GT-180 vs White LT 1800

Verdict: White GT-180 vs White LT 1800

The White GT-180 and the White LT 1800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. White LT 1800 is the lighter machine (278 kg vs 303 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White LT 1800 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. White LT 1800 is the newer design (2000 vs 1989). 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

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

Continuously-variable belt/pulley transmission with 7 speed limit settings. Transaxle provides two geared forward ranges, plus reverse.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Variants

840

similar MTD modelReference

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GT-180

CVTReference

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GT-185

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

42.3 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 58 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

MTD CruiseMaticReference

AutoCruiseReference

Gears

14 forward and 7 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

0.9 LReference

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Oil type

Shell DarinaReference

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Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electric (late)Reference

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

303 kgReference

278 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5Reference

20x8Reference

Length

177 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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278 kgReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

White GT-180 attachments

GT-180 Serial Numbers

1989

149-816-190 (model code)Reference

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1990

140-846H190 (model code)Reference

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1991

141-846H190 (model code)Reference

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1992

142-856H190 (model code)Reference

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1993

143U846H190 (model code)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery CCA

275Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

116 cmReference

White LT 1800 attachments

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.