Power King 1218
The Power King 1218 is a tractor produced by Power King Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 656 to 694 pounds.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
656 to 694 pounds
Power King Lawn Tractors Power King 1218 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1988 - 1993
1200 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1988 - 1993 | |
1200 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA | |
Power King 1218 Engine | |
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18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 656 to 694 pounds |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 45 |
References | |
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Power King published in 1987, by Engineering Products Co. | |
Power King published in 1990, by Support Services | |
Power King published in 1992, by Support Services |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Magnum M18 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
8-speed gear |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
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Dimensions
Power King 1218 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 41 inches
104 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Gear Weight | 656 lbs
297 kg |
Hydro Weight | 694 lbs
314 kg |
Ground clearance | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
Power King 1218 tractor photo
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