Bolens GT-1800 vs Cub Cadet 1180
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens GT-1800 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 1988 for the Bolens GT-1800.
- The Bolens GT-1800 is heavier: 419 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens GT-1800 | Cub Cadet 1180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1995 | 2000–2002 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 419 kg | 226 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | — |
| Length | 194 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens GT-1800 or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Bolens GT-1800 and the Cub Cadet 1180 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens GT-1800 or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1988 for the Bolens GT-1800.
Which is heavier, the Bolens GT-1800 or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Bolens GT-1800 is heavier: 419 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens GT-1800 or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

