Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1045

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 LTX 1045

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1045 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2518
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1045

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
251820 hp
LTX 104520 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2518 is in the 60th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2518 higher · +1.7 ci (+5%)
251838.1 ci
LTX 104536.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2518 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 2518 higher · +1 (+100%)
25182
LTX 10451
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2518 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2518 higher · +205 lb (+40%)
2518712 lb
LTX 1045507 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2518 is in the 48th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 18th · 314 models

2518 (A)LTX 1045 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2518LTX 1045—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandCourage SV600—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders21▲ 2518+1 · +100%
Displacement38.1ci36.4ci▲ 2518+1.7 ci · +5%
Bore3in3.7in▲ LTX 1045+0.7 in · +23%
Stroke2.6in3.4in▲ LTX 1045+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ 2518+2.8 in · +4%
Width48.8inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight712lb507lb▲ 2518+205 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual lever clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve hitch (optional)Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-wheel drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expandingNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
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 · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 48th percentile (712 lb)B · 18th percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 2518B · LTX 1045Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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