Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 2518
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet 3204
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 3204
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 41.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3204
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied251820 hp
320420 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
2518 is in the 60th percentile; 3204 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3204 higher · +3 ci (+8%)251838.1 ci
320441.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
2518 is in the 42nd percentile; 3204 is in the 50th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied25182
32042
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
2518 is in the 50th percentile; 3204 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 3204 higher · +82 lb (+12%)2518712 lb
3204794 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
2518 is in the 48th percentile; 3204 is in the 52nd · 314 models
2518 (A)3204 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 2518 | 3204 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command | Command | Same |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 41.1ci | ▲ 3204+3 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.2in | ▲ 3204+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 73.6in | ▲ 3204+1.9 in · +3% |
| Width | 48.8in | 41.7in | ▲ 2518+7.1 in · +17% |
| Height | 42.9in | 43.3in | ▲ 3204+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 712lb | 794lb | ▲ 3204+82 lb · +12% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 0 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Internal expanding | External disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 3204 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 50th percentile (41.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 52nd percentile (794 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 65th percentile (73.6 in)
A · 2518B · 3204Median Lawn and Garden Tractor