Cub Cadet 1806 vs Kubota ZD18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
- The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1806 | Kubota ZD18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 2001–2006 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | — | 611 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 203 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 54" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Kubota ZD18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Kubota ZD18 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Kubota ZD18?
The Kubota ZD18 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 38".