Cub Cadet Z48 vs Simplicity 6218
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet Z48 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 is heavier: 347 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
- The Cub Cadet Z48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z48 | Simplicity 6218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 1981–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 347 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet Z48 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet Z48 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet Z48 is heavier: 347 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z48 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet Z48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".