John Deere 318 vs Simplicity Baron 18H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 318 and the Simplicity Baron 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Simplicity Baron 18H is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Simplicity Baron 18H has the wider mower deck: 40" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 318 | Simplicity Baron 18H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1992 | 2000–2002 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Rear lift capacity | 290 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 246 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 40" |