John Deere 318 vs Wheel Horse GT-1848

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Wheel Horse GT-1848

Wheel Horse GT-1848

18 HP · 1982–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Wheel Horse GT-1848 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere 318 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1982 for the Wheel Horse GT-1848.
  • The Wheel Horse GT-1848 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Wheel Horse GT-1848
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921982–1983
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—340 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm115 cm
Length173 cm167 cm
Mower deck38"48"

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