Ariens lawn tractors HT18 vs Cub Cadet 1180

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors HT18

Ariens lawn tractors HT18

18 HP · 1986–1995

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Cub Cadet 1180

Cub Cadet 1180

18 HP · 2000–2002

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors HT18 and the Cub Cadet 1180 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1986 for the Ariens lawn tractors HT18.
  • The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors HT18Cub Cadet 1180
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1986–19952000–2002
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—226 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1—
Wheelbase121 cm—
Length170 cm—
Mower deck42"46"

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