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 982
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 982
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 19.8 hp
- displacement
- 47.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 982
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 2518 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)251820 hp
98219.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
2518 is in the 60th percentile; 982 is in the 55th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 982 higher · +9.6 ci (+25%)251838.1 ci
98247.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
2518 is in the 42nd percentile; 982 is in the 73rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied25182
9822
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
2518 is in the 50th percentile; 982 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 982 higher · +161 lb (+23%)2518712 lb
982873 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
2518 is in the 48th percentile; 982 is in the 59th · 314 models
2518 (A)982 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 2518 | 982 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Onan | — |
| Model | Command | B48G | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 19.8hp | ▲ 2518+0.2 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,200RPM | ▲ 2518+400 RPM · +13% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 47.7ci | ▲ 982+9.6 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.3in | ▲ 982+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.9in | ▲ 982+0.3 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 78.3in | ▲ 982+6.6 in · +9% |
| Width | 48.8in | 43.3in | ▲ 2518+5.5 in · +13% |
| Height | 42.9in | 47.2in | ▲ 982+4.3 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 712lb | 873lb | ▲ 982+161 lb · +23% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Internal expanding | Differential external disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet 982 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 55th percentile (19.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 59th percentile (873 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)
A · 2518B · 982Median Lawn and Garden Tractor