John Deere 318 vs Shibaura lawn tractors GT181

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Shibaura lawn tractors GT181

Shibaura lawn tractors GT181

18 HP · 1992–1997

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Shibaura lawn tractors GT181
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921992–1997
FuelGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight356 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg
Wheelbase116 cm126 cm
Length173 cm191 cm
Mower deck38"44"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181?

The John Deere 318 and the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181?

The Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181?

The Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

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