Gilson lawn tractors 53079 vs Wheel Horse 718-Z
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Gilson lawn tractors 53079 and the Wheel Horse 718-Z deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 718-Z is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Gilson lawn tractors 53079.
- The Wheel Horse 718-Z is heavier: 453 kg versus 269 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 53079.
- The Wheel Horse 718-Z has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Gilson lawn tractors 53079 | Wheel Horse 718-Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1986–1987 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 269 kg | 453 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Gilson lawn tractors 53079 or the Wheel Horse 718-Z?
The Gilson lawn tractors 53079 and the Wheel Horse 718-Z deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Gilson lawn tractors 53079 or the Wheel Horse 718-Z?
The Wheel Horse 718-Z is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Gilson lawn tractors 53079.
Which is heavier, the Gilson lawn tractors 53079 or the Wheel Horse 718-Z?
The Wheel Horse 718-Z is heavier: 453 kg versus 269 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 53079.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Gilson lawn tractors 53079 or the Wheel Horse 718-Z?
The Wheel Horse 718-Z has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".