Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet LT1018

Cub Cadet 1861 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1861

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1861 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1861
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
186118 hp
LT101818.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1861 is in the 50th percentile; LT1018 is in the 51st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1861 higher · +11.6 ci (+38%)
186142.2 ci
LT101830.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1861 is in the 54th percentile; LT1018 is in the 27th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1861 higher · +1 (+100%)
18612
LT10181
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1861 is in the 50th percentile; LT1018 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1861 higher · +336 lb (+67%)
1861836 lb
LT1018500 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1861 is in the 56th percentile; LT1018 is in the 16th · 314 models

1861 (A)LT1018 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1861LT1018—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelMagnum M1831Q777—
Power Output18hp18.5hp▲ LT1018+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ 1861+1 · +100%
Displacement42.2ci30.6ci▲ 1861+11.6 ci · +38%
Bore3.1in3.5in▲ LT1018+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke2.8in3.1in▲ LT1018+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Length71.7in67.7in▲ 1861+4 in · +6%
Width37.4in44.9in▲ LT1018+7.5 in · +20%
Height43.7in42.9in▲ 1861+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight836lb500lb▲ 1861+336 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet LT1018Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 56th percentile (836 lb)B · 16th percentile (500 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · 1861B · LT1018Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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