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Power King 2418 vs Cub Cadet 1872

A detailed comparison of the Power King 2418 and the Cub Cadet 1872. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Power King 241813.4 kW (18.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 187213.4 kW (18.0 HP)
SpecificationPower King 2418Power King 2418Garden and Lawn TractorsCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet 1872Garden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeGarden TractorLawn Tractor
Horsepower13.4 kW (18.0 HP)13.4 kW (18.0 HP)
Weight495.0 kg (3-speed: 1075.9 lbs (488.0 kg) 4-speed: 1091.3 lbs)—
Transmission TypeShaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutchShaft-driven hydrostatic
Length236.0 cm (92.9 in.)199.0 cm (78.3 in.)
Pump Flow6.4 LPM (1.7 GPM)—
Years Made1977-19831987-1989
Engine ModelKohler K361Kohler Magnum
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Displacement588 cc (35.9 cu in.)691 cc (42.2 cu in.)
Bore9.50 cm (3.74 in.)7.90 cm (3.11 in.)
Stroke8.31 cm (3.27 in.)7.01 cm (2.76 in.)
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Rear PTO Speed2000 RPM—
Front PTO TypeIndependent with electro-magnetic clutchIndependent with electric clutch
Torque Power2200 RPM—
Torque Speed44.2 N·m (32.6 lb-ft)—
Rated RPM3600 RPM—
Battery12 V12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height139.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 54.7 in.)12.0 cm (4.7 in.)
Width105.0 cm (41.3 in.)—
Wheelbase138.0 cm (54.3 in.)131.0 cm (51.6 in.)
Ground Clearance48.0 cm (18.9 in.)19.0 cm (7.5 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity11.4 l (3.0 gal)15.1 l (4.0 gal)
Oil Capacity1.9 l (0.5 gal)1.8 l (0.5 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity0.2 l (0.1 gal)6.6 l (1.7 gal)
Hydraulic Capacity18.9 l (5.0 gal)—
Final DriveBull gear—
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed5.8 km/h (Forward: 6.9 MPH (11.1 km/h) Reverse: 3.6 MPH)6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.5 MPH (12.1 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH)
BrakesMechanical drumDual disc
Drawbar Category0—
Cabin TypeOpen operator station, vinyl weather cabOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualPower
Front TiresAg: 4.00-12Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8
Rear TiresAg: 8.30-24Lawn/turf: 26×12.00-12
Hydraulic TypeOpen center—
Working Pressure68.9 bar (1000.0 psi)—
Spark Plug—Chamption RBL-15Y

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