Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet LT1018

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BolensModel A

Bolens 1886

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1886 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LT1018

Lawn and Garden

power
18.5 hp
displacement
30.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1018 specs
BolensBolens 1886
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1018

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
188618 hp
LT101818.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; LT1018 is in the 51st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1886 higher · +17.1 ci (+56%)
188647.7 ci
LT101830.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; LT1018 is in the 27th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1886 higher · +1 (+100%)
18862
LT10181
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; LT1018 is in the 17th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1886 higher · +8.3 in (+12%)
188676 in
LT101867.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; LT1018 is in the 21st · 316 models

1886 (A)LT1018 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model1886LT1018—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelK482S31Q777—
Power Output18hp18.5hp▲ LT1018+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders21▲ 1886+1 · +100%
Displacement47.7ci30.6ci▲ 1886+17.1 ci · +56%
Bore3.3in3.5in▲ LT1018+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in3.1in▲ LT1018+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Length76in67.7in▲ 1886+8.3 in · +12%
Width37.8in44.9in▲ LT1018+7.1 in · +19%
Height44.9in42.9in▲ 1886+2 in · +5%
Operating WeightNot recorded500lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 51st percentile (18.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 56th percentile (44.9 in)
A · 1886B · LT1018Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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