
Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1861
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
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Lawn and Garden
Lawn and Garden
How they compare
1861 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 380 models
1861 is in the 54th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 32nd · 366 models
1861 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 376 models
1861 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 316 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1861 | LT 2180 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | — |
| Model | Magnum M18 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 34.7ci | ▲ 1861+7.5 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ 1861+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 71.7in | Same |
| Width | 37.4in | 50.8in | ▲ LT 2180+13.4 in · +36% |
| Height | 43.7in | 41.7in | ▲ 1861+2 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 836lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 15x6 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20x9 | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Internal expanding | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
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