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 GT2542
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet GT2542
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2542
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied251820 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
2518 is in the 60th percentile; GT2542 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied251838.1 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
2518 is in the 42nd percentile; GT2542 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied25182
GT25422
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
2518 is in the 50th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT2542 higher · +27 lb (+4%)2518712 lb
GT2542739 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
2518 is in the 48th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 314 models
2518 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 2518 | GT2542 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command | Command CH20S | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 38.1ci | Same |
| Bore | 3in | 3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 71.7in | Same |
| Width | 48.8in | 39in | ▲ 2518+9.8 in · +25% |
| Height | 42.9in | 41.7in | ▲ 2518+1.2 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 712lb | 739lb | ▲ GT2542+27 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Internal expanding | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 50th percentile (739 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 2518B · GT2542Median Lawn and Garden Tractor