Ariens

GT18

Lawn tractor · 1979–1991 · 18 hp

The Ariens GT18 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1991. It features a Kohler M18 engine, and hydraulic power steering. The transmission is a hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineKohler M18
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Displacement42.18 ci (691 cc)
Bore3.13 in (79 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Compression Ratio6
Power Gross18 hp (13.4 kW)
Power Rated18 hp
Air Cleanerdry element with foam precleaner
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
ManufacturerKohler
Sparkplug Gap0.02 in (0.51 mm)

Transmission

Transmission Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity5.5 qts (5.2 L)
Oil TypeSAE 5W-30
Available Optionshydrostatic

PTO

Rear Typeindependent
Front Typeindependent

Hitch

Rear Type0 optional

Dimensions

Length75 in (190 cm)
Width43 in (109 cm)
Height47 in (119 cm)
Wheelbase48 in (121 cm)

Weight

Weight938 lbs (425 kg)
Shipping938 lbs (425 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag16-6.50x8
Rear Ag23-10.50x12

Fuel

Capacity4.5 gal (17 L)

Steering

Typehydraulic power