Cub Cadet 1806 vs Wheel Horse 18HP

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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Wheel Horse 18HP

Wheel Horse 18HP

18 HP · 1973

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Wheel Horse 18HP deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1806 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 18HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 18HP has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806Wheel Horse 18HP
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19891973
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm
Length182 cm
Mower deck38"48"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 18HP?

The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Wheel Horse 18HP deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 18HP?

The Cub Cadet 1806 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 18HP.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 18HP?

The Wheel Horse 18HP has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

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