Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GT2000

Cub Cadet 2518 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

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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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet GT2000

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
39.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2000 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
251820 hp
GT200020 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2518 is in the 60th percentile; GT2000 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT2000 higher · +1 ci (+3%)
251838.1 ci
GT200039.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2518 is in the 42nd percentile; GT2000 is in the 47th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
25182
GT20002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2518 is in the 50th percentile; GT2000 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ GT2000 higher · +4.3 in (+6%)
251871.7 in
GT200076 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

2518 is in the 50th percentile; GT2000 is in the 69th · 316 models

2518 (A)GT2000 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2518GT2000—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandCommand CH640—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci39.1ci▲ GT2000+1 ci · +3%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
Length71.7in76in▲ GT2000+4.3 in · +6%
Width48.8in50.4in▲ GT2000+1.6 in · +3%
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight712lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve hitch (optional)Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive TypeTwo-wheel drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeInternal expandingNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2000Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

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 · 47th percentile (39.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 69th percentile (76 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 73rd percentile (48.8 in)B · 79th percentile (50.4 in)
A · 2518B · GT2000Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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