John Deere 318 vs Kubota ZD18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 318 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 318 | Kubota ZD18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1992 | 2001–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | — | 611 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | 290 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 203 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 54" |