Cub Cadet Z48 vs Simplicity 6118
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet Z48 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is heavier: 347 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z48 | Simplicity 6118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 347 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet Z48 and the Simplicity 6118 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet Z48 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 6118.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet Z48 is heavier: 347 kg versus 195 kg for the Simplicity 6118.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6118?
The Cub Cadet Z48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".