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White GT-180 vs White ZT 1850
Verdict: White GT-180 vs White ZT 1850
The White GT-180 and the White ZT 1850 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. White GT-180 is the lighter machine (303 kg vs 386 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. White ZT 1850 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. White ZT 1850 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)Reference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD CruiseMaticReference
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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
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electric (late)Reference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
303 kgReference
386 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
11x4Reference
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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386 kgReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
111 cmReference
White ZT 1850 attachments
44" 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.