John Deere 318 vs Simplicity Regent 18/38

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John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Simplicity Regent 18/38

Simplicity Regent 18/38

18 HP · 2006–2009

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Simplicity Regent 18/38 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Simplicity Regent 18/38 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Simplicity Regent 18/38
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19922006–2009
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders21
Weight—195 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm127 cm
Length173 cm180 cm
Mower deck38"38"

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