Ariens lawn tractors GT18 vs John Deere 318
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 318 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT18.
- The Ariens lawn tractors GT18 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors GT18 | John Deere 318 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1991 | 1983–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 405 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 290 kg |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
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