Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet i1046

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 i1046

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full i1046 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
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Cub CadetCub Cadet i1046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
251820 hp
i104620 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2518 is in the 60th percentile; i1046 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ i1046 higher · +6.1 ci (+16%)
251838.1 ci
i104644.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2518 is in the 42nd percentile; i1046 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
25182
i10462
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2518 is in the 50th percentile; i1046 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2518 higher · +163 lb (+30%)
2518712 lb
i1046549 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2518 is in the 48th percentile; i1046 is in the 29th · 314 models

2518 (A)i1046 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2518i1046
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandSV710
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci44.2cii1046+6.1 ci · +16%
Bore3in3.3ini1046+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven Hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
Length71.7in68.9in2518+2.8 in · +4%
Width48.8inNot recorded
Height42.9inNot recorded
Operating Weight712lb549lb2518+163 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
Steering TypeManualDifferential

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve hitch (optional)Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-wheel drive (2WD)Two-wheel Drive (2WD)Same
Steering TypeManualDifferential
Brake TypeInternal expandingDry Disc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet i1046Difference
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 · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 29th percentile (549 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 2518B · i1046Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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