Craftsman C459-60518 vs Cub Cadet 1806
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman C459-60518 and the Cub Cadet 1806 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
- The Craftsman C459-60518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman C459-60518 | Cub Cadet 1806 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1988 | 1987–1989 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Cub Cadet 1806?
The Craftsman C459-60518 and the Cub Cadet 1806 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Cub Cadet 1806?
The Craftsman C459-60518 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman C459-60518 or the Cub Cadet 1806?
The Craftsman C459-60518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

