Ariens lawn tractors GT18D vs Cub Cadet 1806

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Ariens lawn tractors GT18D

Ariens lawn tractors GT18D

18 HP · 1984–1987

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Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D and the Cub Cadet 1806 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1806 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1984 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT18D.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT18D has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT18DCub Cadet 1806
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1984–19871987–1989
FuelDieselElectric
Cylinders22
Weight480 kg—
Drive—2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 2
Wheelbase132 cm111 cm
Length200 cm182 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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