The Cub Cadet 1180 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp.
Engine HP18 hp
Power / weight36 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 1180 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
18 hp
Engine displacement
30.5 cu in (0.5 L)
Engine model
Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder
Operating weight
500 lb (227 kg)
Power-to-weight
36 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
18 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
500 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
36 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 1180 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 1180 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 1180 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 1180 include Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder and 30.5 cu in (0.5 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 1180 is 500 lb (227 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 1180 is 36 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet 1180, use 18 hp as the main horsepower comparison figure.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
