Cub Cadet 1872 vs Wheel Horse 518-H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1872 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 1872.
- The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1872 | Wheel Horse 518-H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 131 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 199 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 36" |