John Deere SST18 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere SST18 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere SST18 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The John Deere SST18 is heavier: 298 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
- The John Deere SST18 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere SST18 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2003 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 298 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 190 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |