John Deere 318 vs Kubota GF1800

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Kubota GF1800

Kubota GF1800

18 HP · 1994–2005

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Kubota GF1800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Kubota GF1800 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Kubota GF1800 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Kubota GF1800
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921994–2005
FuelDiesel
Cylinders23
Weight399 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg
Wheelbase116 cm85 cm
Length173 cm236 cm
Mower deck38"48"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota GF1800?

The John Deere 318 and the Kubota GF1800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota GF1800?

The Kubota GF1800 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Kubota GF1800?

The Kubota GF1800 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

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