Cub Cadet 3186 vs Simplicity ZT18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 3186 and the Simplicity ZT18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 3186 is heavier: 326 kg versus 303 kg for the Simplicity ZT18.
- The Simplicity ZT18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 3186 | Simplicity ZT18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1999 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 326 kg | 303 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 183 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Cub Cadet 3186 and the Simplicity ZT18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Cub Cadet 3186 is heavier: 326 kg versus 303 kg for the Simplicity ZT18.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 3186 or the Simplicity ZT18?
The Simplicity ZT18 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 48".

