
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

Lawn and Garden
Lawn and Garden
How they compare
2518 is in the 60th percentile; LT1045 is in the 60th · 380 models
2518 is in the 42nd percentile; LT1045 is in the 35th · 366 models
2518 is in the 50th percentile; LT1045 is in the 17th · 376 models
2518 is in the 48th percentile; LT1045 is in the 14th · 314 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 2518 | LT1045 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command | Courage SV600 | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 2518+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 36.4ci | ▲ 2518+1.7 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.7in | ▲ LT1045+0.7 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 3.4in | ▲ LT1045+0.8 in · +31% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 68.1in | ▲ 2518+3.6 in · +5% |
| Width | 48.8in | 49in | ▲ LT1045+0.2 in · <1% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 712lb | 498lb | ▲ 2518+214 lb · +43% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Two-wheel drive (2WD) | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Internal expanding | Dry disc | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 2518 | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
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