Bolens H18XL vs Cub Cadet 1180
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H18XL 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 1980 for the Bolens H18XL.
- The Bolens H18XL is heavier: 356 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 H18XL | Cub Cadet 1180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1981 | 2000–2002 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 356 kg | 226 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | — |
| Length | 179 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens H18XL or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Bolens H18XL and the Cub Cadet 1180 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens H18XL or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1980 for the Bolens H18XL.
Which is heavier, the Bolens H18XL or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Bolens H18XL is heavier: 356 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens H18XL or the Cub Cadet 1180?
The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".