Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Scotts S1742

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LT1018

Lawn and Garden

power
18.5 hp
displacement
30.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1018 specs
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ScottsModel B

Scotts S1742

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
5
Full S1742 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1018
vs
ScottsScotts S1742

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +1.5 hp (+9%)
LT101818.5 hp
S174217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; S1742 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LT1018 higher · +2.2 ci (+8%)
LT101830.6 ci
S174228.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; S1742 is in the 19th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT10181
S17421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; S1742 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LT1018 higher · +114 lb (+30%)
LT1018500 lb
S1742386 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LT1018 is in the 16th percentile; S1742 is in the 3rd · 314 models

LT1018 (A)S1742 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetScotts
ModelLT1018S1742
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonBriggs & StrattonSame
Model31Q777Not recorded
Power Output18.5hp17hpLT1018+1.5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders11Same
Displacement30.6ci28.4ciLT1018+2.2 ci · +8%
Bore3.5inNot recorded
Stroke3.1inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticUnsynchronized gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
Length67.7in59.8inLT1018+7.9 in · +13%
Width44.9in35.8inLT1018+9.1 in · +25%
Height42.9in38.6inLT1018+4.3 in · +11%
Operating Weight500lb386lbLT1018+114 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDisc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Scotts S1742Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 51st percentile (18.5 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)B · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 3rd percentile (386 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 2nd percentile (59.8 in)
A · LT1018B · S1742Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet LT1018Full spec pageScotts S1742