Cub Cadet 1806 vs John Deere S240
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 1806 | John Deere S240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 2015+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 207 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 190 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 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".

