John Deere 318 vs Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

Snapper lawn tractors ST1842

18 HP · 2014–2024

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Snapper lawn tractors ST1842
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19922014–2024
FuelGasoline
Cylinders21
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Rear lift capacity290 kg
Wheelbase116 cm
Length173 cm175 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842?

The John Deere 318 and the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842?

The Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Snapper lawn tractors ST1842?

The Snapper lawn tractors ST1842 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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