Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2082 vs Cub Cadet 2518

Cub Cadet 2082 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 2082

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2082 specs
Cub Cadet 2518 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 2518

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2518 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
208220 hp
251820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2082 is in the 60th percentile; 2518 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2082 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)
208247 ci
251838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2082 is in the 72nd percentile; 2518 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
20822
25182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2082 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2082 higher · +298 lb (+42%)
20821,010 lb
2518712 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2082 is in the 64th percentile; 2518 is in the 48th · 314 models

2082 (A)2518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model20822518—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20SCommand—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci38.1ci▲ 2082+8.9 ci · +23%
Bore3.1in3in▲ 2082+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ 2082+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Length78.3in71.7in▲ 2082+6.6 in · +9%
Width43.3in48.8in▲ 2518+5.5 in · +13%
Height47.2in42.9in▲ 2082+4.3 in · +10%
Operating Weight1,010lb712lb▲ 2082+298 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch (optional)—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDTwo-wheel drive (2WD)—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeDual discInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 64th percentile (1,010 lb)B · 48th percentile (712 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 2082B · 2518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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