Cub Cadet 1180 vs Power King lawn tractors 1218

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1180

Cub Cadet 1180

18 HP · 2000–2002

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Power King lawn tractors 1218

Power King lawn tractors 1218

18 HP · 1988–1993

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Power King lawn tractors 1218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1988 for the Power King lawn tractors 1218.
  • The Power King lawn tractors 1218 is heavier: 297 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
  • The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1180Power King lawn tractors 1218
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years2000–20021988–1993
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight226 kg297 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionCVTHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)—8 / 2
Wheelbase—121 cm
Length—172 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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