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Cub Cadet 1800 vs Yard Machines 17.5
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1800 vs Yard Machines 17.5
The Cub Cadet 1800 and the Yard Machines 17.5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Yard Machines
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Yard Machines (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
gasolineReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Power
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13.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forwardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Mid PTO
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manualReference
Cub Cadet 1800 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
automaticReference
mid-mount Yard MachinesReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
754-0349 (deck)Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
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15Reference
Rear tire
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20Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15 x 6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20 x 8Reference
Yard Machines 17.5 attachments
42" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.