John Deere 318 vs Wheel Horse GT-1800

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Wheel Horse GT-1800

Wheel Horse GT-1800

18 HP · 1984

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Wheel Horse GT-1800 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse GT-1800 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
  • The Wheel Horse GT-1800 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Wheel Horse GT-1800
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921984
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—316 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm115 cm
Length173 cm170 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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