Cub Cadet 1872 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1872 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1872 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1872 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 131 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 199 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1872 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1872 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".