Cub Cadet 1180 vs Simplicity ZT18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Simplicity ZT18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Simplicity ZT18.
- The Simplicity ZT18 is heavier: 303 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Simplicity ZT18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 46".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1180 | Simplicity ZT18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 303 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the Simplicity ZT18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Simplicity ZT18.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Simplicity ZT18 is heavier: 303 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Simplicity ZT18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 46".