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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 2072
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 47 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 2072 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2072
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied207220 hp
251820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
2072 is in the 60th percentile; 2518 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 2072 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)207247 ci
251838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
2072 is in the 72nd percentile; 2518 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied20722
25182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
2072 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 2072 higher · +6.6 in (+9%)207278.3 in
251871.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
2072 is in the 72nd percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 316 models
2072 (A)2518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 2072 | 2518 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | M20S | Command | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 47ci | 38.1ci | ▲ 2072+8.9 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ 2072+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.6in | ▲ 2072+0.5 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 78.3in | 71.7in | ▲ 2072+6.6 in · +9% |
| Width | 43.3in | 48.8in | ▲ 2518+5.5 in · +13% |
| Height | 47.2in | 42.9in | ▲ 2072+4.3 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 712lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Dual disc | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2072 | Cub Cadet 2518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
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)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 50th percentile (43.3 in)B · 73rd percentile (48.8 in)
A · 2072B · 2518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor