Cub Cadet 1806 vs Simplicity 6218

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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Simplicity 6218

Simplicity 6218

18 HP · 1981–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1806 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
  • The Simplicity 6218 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806Simplicity 6218
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19891981–1983
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 23 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm122 cm
Length182 cm170 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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