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AriensModel A
Ariens GT20
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 47 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Ariens GT20 vs Cub Cadet 2518
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 2518
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
AriensAriens GT20
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT2020 hp
251820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT20 is in the 60th percentile; 2518 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT20 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)GT2047 ci
251838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; 2518 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedGT202
25182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT20 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT20 higher · +247 lb (+35%)GT20959 lb
2518712 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT20 is in the 61st percentile; 2518 is in the 48th · 314 models
GT20 (A)2518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ariens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | GT20 | 2518 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | M20 | Command | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 47ci | 38.1ci | ▲ GT20+8.9 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ GT20+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.6in | ▲ GT20+0.5 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 71.7in | ▲ GT20+3.1 in · +4% |
| Width | 42.9in | 48.8in | ▲ 2518+5.9 in · +14% |
| Height | 47.6in | 42.9in | ▲ GT20+4.7 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 959lb | 712lb | ▲ GT20+247 lb · +35% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ariens GT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 48th percentile (712 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · GT20B · 2518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor