Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GT2544

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 GT2544

Lawn and Garden

power
21 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2544 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ GT2544 higher · +1 hp (+5%)
251820 hp
GT254421 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2518 is in the 60th percentile; GT2544 is in the 65th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
251838.1 ci
GT254438.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2518 is in the 42nd percentile; GT2544 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
25182
GT25442
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2518 is in the 50th percentile; GT2544 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT2544 higher · +86 lb (+12%)
2518712 lb
GT2544798 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2518 is in the 48th percentile; GT2544 is in the 53rd · 314 models

2518 (A)GT2544 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2518GT2544
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandCommandSame
Power Output20hp21hpGT2544+1 hp · +5%
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci38.1ciSame
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
Length71.7in71.7inSame
Width48.8in49inGT2544+0.2 in · <1%
Height42.9in41.9in2518+1 in · +2%
Operating Weight712lb798lbGT2544+86 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
Steering TypeManualPower Steering

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve hitch (optional)Sleeve hitch

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-wheel drive (2WD)2WD
Steering TypeManualPower Steering
Brake TypeInternal expandingDisc Brakes

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet GT2544Difference
TypeOpenOpen Operator Station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 65th percentile (21 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)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 2518B · GT2544Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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