John Deere 318 vs MTD lawn tractors 998

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John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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MTD lawn tractors 998

MTD lawn tractors 998

18 HP · 1993–1995

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the MTD lawn tractors 998 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 998 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 998 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318MTD lawn tractors 998
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921993–1995
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm—
Length173 cm—
Mower deck38"50"

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