Cub Cadet 1806 vs Wheel Horse 518-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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Wheel Horse 518-H

Wheel Horse 518-H

18 HP · 1988–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Wheel Horse 518-H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 518-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
  • The Cub Cadet 1806 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806Wheel Horse 518-H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19891988–1989
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm115 cm
Length182 cm165 cm
Mower deck38"36"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 518-H?

The Cub Cadet 1806 and the Wheel Horse 518-H deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 518-H?

The Wheel Horse 518-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the Wheel Horse 518-H?

The Cub Cadet 1806 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

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