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Toro Wheel Horse 518xi

The Toro Wheel Horse 518xi is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 2002 as part of the 5xi Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler CH18 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton Uni-Drive transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 52 inches, weighs 1013 lbs, and comes equipped with front and rear lawn/turf tires. It offers a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks ranging from 42 to 52 inches, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The 518xi also includes an independent electric front PTO and an open operator station with an adjustable seat.
Power18 hp
Founded42/44/48/52" deck
Model518xi
Toro Wheel Horse 518xi tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro Wheel Horse 518xi

Tires
Rear tire23x10.50
Front tire16x7.5
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CH18
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4.25 gal (16.1 L)
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Variants
GT18similar New Holland model
Dimensions
Width40.5 inches (102 cm)
Length76.5 inches (194 cm)
Weight1013 lbs (459 kg)
Wheelbase52 inches (132 cm)
Front axleCast-iron
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA380
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station with adjustable seat.
Production
Series5xi Series
CategoryGarden tractor
ManufacturerToro
Years produced1998 - 2002
Attachments
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), Toro Wheel Horse 79355
79947 Loaderbuilt by Kwik-Way, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 15 inches reach (dumped) (38 cm), 41 inches reach (ground) (104 cm), 15° rollback (ground line), 77 inches height (at pin) (195 cm), 66 inches clearance (dumped) (167 cm), weight: 441 lbs (200 kg), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
42" Snow blower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, Toro Wheel Horse 79365
44" Snow blower44 inches width (111 cm), two-stage, front-mount, Toro Wheel Horse 79366
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge, Toro Wheel Horse 78353
44" mid-mount mower deck44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Toro Wheel Horse 78357
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Toro Wheel Horse 78363
52" mid-mount mower deck52 inches (132 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Toro Wheel Horse 78375
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
TransmissionEaton Uni-Drive
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typeelectric
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the left side of the rear fender, below the tractor's seat.

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