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Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
The Cub Cadet LT 2180 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 LT 2180 is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
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Displacement
34.7 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x9-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
129 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Cub Cadet LT 2180 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 attachments
44" 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.