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Cub Cadet 1860 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1860 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
The Cub Cadet 1860 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 is the newer design (2003 vs 1990). 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
Cub Cadet
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
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
306 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-10Reference
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Rear tire
23x10-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-10Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10-12Reference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1860 attachments
1860 Serial Number Location
1860 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 attachments
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
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111 cmReference
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.