Yard-Man 14805 GT18G
The Yard-Man 14805 GT18G is a tractor produced by Yard Man Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless
Overview
![]() | 1987
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Yard-Man (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $2,800 in 1988 | |
In Canada, a hydrostatic version of this tractor was also available marked as the GT18H. TractorData has not yet been able to identify the MTD model code for that version. | |
Variants | |
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GT-1810 | similar White model |
Yard-Man 14805 Engine | |
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18HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Yard-Man 14805 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless
Transmission | Peerless |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Yard-Man 14805 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.50-12 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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44" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
44" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Yard-Man |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 14805 GT18G based on its 18 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 14805 GT18G.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 14805 GT18G Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Yard Man Lawn Tractors Yard-Man 14805 GT18G.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Yard-Man 14805 GT18G against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Yard-Man 14805 GT18G
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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