Bolens 3118G vs John Deere 318
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 3118G and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Bolens 3118G is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Bolens 3118G has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 3118G | John Deere 318 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1987 | 1983–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 290 kg |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |