Cub Cadet 1180 vs Kubota ZD18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Kubota ZD18 is heavier: 611 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1180 | Kubota ZD18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 2001–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 611 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 203 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 54" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Kubota ZD18 is heavier: 611 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 46".