Toro Wheel Horse 518xi garden tractor specs and service data

The Toro Wheel Horse 518xi is a garden tractor model from the 5xi series, manufactured from 1998 to 2002 by Toro. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Toro Wheel Horse 518xi is equipped with a 624 cc (38.1 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 77.0 mm (3.03 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse (2-range) gears.

The Toro Wheel Horse 518xi garden tractor features:

The Kohler CH18 gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch
16.1 liters (4.3 US gal.; 3.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Toro Wheel Horse 518xi
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1998-2002
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Width	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Height	–
Wheel base	1,320 mm (52 in)
Weight	459 kg (1,012 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	16.1 liters (4.3 US gal.; 3.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler Command PRO CH18S
Engine type	4-stroke, OHV, V-twin
Displacement	624 cm ³ (38.0 cu-in)
Compression ratio:	8.5:1
Cylinder bore:	77.0 mm (3.03 in)
Piston stroke:	67.0 mm (2.64 in)
Max. horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 KW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque	43.6 Nm (4.45 kg·m; 32.2 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Air cleaner	Replaceable, paper element
Lubricating system	Full pressure
Ignition system	Electronic ignition
Fuel system	Carburetor with fixed main jet
Fuel used	Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting system	Electric starter
Governor	Mechanical centrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotation	Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)	355 x 451 x 483 mm (14.0 x 17.7 x 19.0 in)
Dry weight	41.0 kg (90.0 lbs)
Compression pressure
Standard:	1.1 MPa (160 psi)
Compression differential limit between cylinders:	15% and less
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressure
Oil type:	API SG, SH, SJ, or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:	W/o oil filter: 1.7 L (1.8 US. qt, 1.5 Imp. qt.) With oil filter: 1.9 L (2.0 US.qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)
Fuel system
Type:	Carburetor with fixed main jet
Fuel pump:	Pulse type
Fuel filter:	In-line
Ignition system
Type:	Electronic ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.030 in)
Ignition coil air gap	0.280-0.330 mm (0.011-0.013 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Eaton Uni-Drive
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Speed	Forward: 12.1 kmh (7.5 mph) Reverse: 5.5 kmh (3.4 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×7.5
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA 380A

Attachments

Toro Wheel Horse 78353: 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, rear-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	1,060 mm (42 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 78357: 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, right-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	1,110 mm (44 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 78363: 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, right-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	1,210 mm (48 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 78375: 52″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade, right-discharge and hydraulic lift
Cutting width:	1,320 mm (52 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 79355: 48″ front-mount blade
Cutting width:	1,210 mm (48 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 79365: 42″ single-stage front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width:	1,060 mm (42 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 79366: 44″ two-stage front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width:	1,210 mm (48 in)
Toro Wheel Horse 79947 loader
Height (at pin)	1,950 mm (77.0 in)
Lift (full at pin)	158 kg (350 lbs)
Dump angle	45°
Rollback angle (ground line)	15°
Dump reach	380 mm (15.0 in)
Ground reach	1,040 mm (41.0 in)
Dump clearance	1,670 mm (66.0 in)
Bucket width	1,010 mm (40.0 in)
Weight:	200 kg (441 lbs)

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Toro Wheel Horse 518xi