Cub Cadet 1806 vs John Deere S240

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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John Deere S240

John Deere S240

18 HP · 2015+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the John Deere S240 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere S240 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
  • The John Deere S240 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806John Deere S240
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19892015+
FuelElectricElectric
Cylinders2
Weight207 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm124 cm
Length182 cm190 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere S240?

The Cub Cadet 1806 and the John Deere S240 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere S240?

The John Deere S240 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere S240?

The John Deere S240 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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