Craftsman C459-60418 vs John Deere 318

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Craftsman C459-60418

Craftsman C459-60418

18 HP · 1985–1987

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John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman C459-60418 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Craftsman C459-60418 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Craftsman C459-60418 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman C459-60418John Deere 318
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1985–19871983–1992
FuelGasoline
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Rear lift capacity290 kg
Wheelbase116 cm
Length173 cm
Mower deck44"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman C459-60418 or the John Deere 318?

The Craftsman C459-60418 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman C459-60418 or the John Deere 318?

The Craftsman C459-60418 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman C459-60418 or the John Deere 318?

The Craftsman C459-60418 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

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