Cub Cadet 3186 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 3186 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 3186 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet 3186 is heavier: 326 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet 3186 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 3186 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1999 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 326 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 183 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 3186 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 3186 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 3186 is heavier: 326 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet 3186 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".