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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.
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Power18 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model1218

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)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-magnetic
Rear PTO:independent (Optional)
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:2000

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