Ariens lawn tractors GT18D vs John Deere 318

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Ariens lawn tractors GT18D

Ariens lawn tractors GT18D

18 HP · 1984–1987

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John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT18DJohn Deere 318
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1984–19871983–1992
FuelDiesel—
Cylinders22
Weight480 kg—
Drive—2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity—290 kg
Wheelbase132 cm116 cm
Length200 cm173 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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