Cub Cadet 1180 vs Ford GT-85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Ford GT-85 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1992 for the Ford GT-85.
- The Ford GT-85 is heavier: 476 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1180 | Ford GT-85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1992–1997 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 476 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 126 cm |
| Length | — | 189 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford GT-85?
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Ford GT-85 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford GT-85?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1992 for the Ford GT-85.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford GT-85?
The Ford GT-85 is heavier: 476 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Ford GT-85?
The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".

