Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2206 vs Cub Cadet 2518

Cub Cadet 2206 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 2206

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2206 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2206
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Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
220620 hp
251820 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2206 is in the 60th percentile; 2518 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
220638.1 ci
251838.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2206 is in the 42nd percentile; 2518 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
22062
25182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2206 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

= Effectively tied
220671.7 in
251871.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

2206 is in the 50th percentile; 2518 is in the 50th · 316 models

2206 (A)2518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model22062518—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandCommandSame
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci38.1ciSame
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Length71.7in71.7inSame
Width55.9in48.8in▲ 2206+7.1 in · +15%
Height42.9in42.9inSame
Operating WeightNot recorded712lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch (optional)—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WDTwo-wheel drive (2WD)—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expandingInternal expandingSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2206Cub Cadet 2518Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 91st percentile (55.9 in)B · 73rd percentile (48.8 in)
A · 2206B · 2518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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