BolensModel A
Bolens HT20
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 19.5 hp
- displacement
- 53.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens HT20 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
BolensBolens HT20
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 2518 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)HT2019.5 hp
251820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
HT20 is in the 54th percentile; 2518 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ HT20 higher · +15.6 ci (+41%)HT2053.7 ci
251838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
HT20 is in the 76th percentile; 2518 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedHT202
25182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
HT20 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ HT20 higher · +379 lb (+53%)HT201,091 lb
2518712 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
HT20 is in the 66th percentile; 2518 is in the 48th · 314 models
HT20 (A)2518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | HT20 | 2518 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K532 | Command | — |
| Power Output | 19.5hp | 20hp | ▲ 2518+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 3,450RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ 2518+150 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 53.7ci | 38.1ci | ▲ HT20+15.6 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3in | ▲ HT20+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.6in | ▲ HT20+0.4 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 71.7in | ▲ HT20+3.1 in · +4% |
| Width | 37.8in | 48.8in | ▲ 2518+11 in · +29% |
| Height | 44.9in | 42.9in | ▲ HT20+2 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 1,091lb | 712lb | ▲ HT20+379 lb · +53% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens HT20 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 54th percentile (19.5 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 76th percentile (53.7 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 66th percentile (1,091 lb)B · 48th percentile (712 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · HT20B · 2518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor