John Deere 318 vs Sears lawn tractors GT/18

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Sears lawn tractors GT/18

Sears lawn tractors GT/18

18 HP · 1978–1980

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 318 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors GT/18.
  • The Sears lawn tractors GT/18 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Sears lawn tractors GT/18
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921978–1980
FuelElectric
Cylinders2
Weight280 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Rear lift capacity290 kg
Wheelbase116 cm
Length173 cm173 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18?

The John Deere 318 and the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18?

The John Deere 318 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Sears lawn tractors GT/18.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Sears lawn tractors GT/18?

The Sears lawn tractors GT/18 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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