Power King lawn tractors

Power King 1218

The Power King 1218 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1993 by Power King, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 18 hp Kohler Magnum M18 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic or 8-speed gear transmissions, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. The tractor offers optional rear PTO and sleeve hitch, and supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs between 656 to 694 pounds depending on transmission, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear.

Power18 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model1218

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Power King 1218

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler Magnum M18
Power	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	41 inches (104 cm)
Length	68 inches (172 cm)
Wheelbase	48 inches (121 cm)
Gear Weight	656 lbs (297 kg)
Hydro Weight	694 lbs (314 kg)
Ground clearance	8.5 inches (21 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	42 inches (106 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	45
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	1200 Series
Built in	Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced	1988 - 1993

Attachments

Blade	48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
54" Blade	54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydrostatic), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydrostatic), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)

Transmission

Options	hydrostatic, 8-speed gear
Gear Type	shaft-driven gear
Gear Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Gear Clutch	mechanical dry disc
Hydrostatic Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Hydrostatic Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

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