Cub Cadet 1862 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1862 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1862 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet 1862 is heavier: 404 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Simplicity 6118 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1862 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1992 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 404 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1862 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1862 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1862 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1862 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1862 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1862 is heavier: 404 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1862 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Simplicity 6118 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".