Compare/Cub Cadet 1864 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18

Cub Cadet 1864 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1864 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18

The Cub Cadet 1864 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 1993). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled V-Twin OHVReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Variants

1863

manual steeringReference

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1864

power steeringReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

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Displacement

38.1 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

1.016 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Transmission

SundstrandReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

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Weight

399 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Length

182 cmReference

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Width

95 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Front tread

73 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1864 attachments

1864 Serial Numbers

1993

836001Reference

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1994

851001Reference

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1995

864501Reference

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1996

880001Reference

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1997

889001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

440Reference

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Battery volts

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.