Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1863 vs Cub Cadet 1872

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1863

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1863 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1872

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1872 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
186318 hp
187218 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1863 is in the 50th percentile; 1872 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1872 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)
186338.1 ci
187242.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1863 is in the 42nd percentile; 1872 is in the 54th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18632
18722
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1863 is in the 50th percentile; 1872 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1872 higher · +6.6 in (+9%)
186371.7 in
187278.3 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1863 is in the 50th percentile; 1872 is in the 72nd · 316 models

1863 (A)1872 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model18631872—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandMagnum—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci42.2ci▲ 1872+4.1 ci · +11%
Bore3in3.1in▲ 1872+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ 1872+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
Length71.7in78.3in▲ 1872+6.6 in · +9%
Width37.4in51.6in▲ 1872+14.2 in · +38%
Height43.7in4.7in▲ 1863+39 in · +830%
Operating Weight871lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDual discDual discSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
Fuel Capacity5gal4gal▲ 1863+1 gal · +25%

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet 1872Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 26th percentile (37.4 in)B · 84th percentile (51.6 in)
A · 1863B · 1872Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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