John Deere 318 vs Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro

18 HP · 1978

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro 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 Hydro.
  • The Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Sears lawn tractors GT/18 Hydro
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921978
FuelElectric
Cylinders2
Weight312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
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 Hydro?

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

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

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

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

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

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