John Deere 318 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44

Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44

18 HP · 2005–2006

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19922005–2006
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders21
Weight—263 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm—
Length173 cm—
Mower deck38"44"

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