Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH

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
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX1042 KH specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
251820 hp
LTX1042 KH20 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2518 is in the 60th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2518 higher · +1.7 ci (+5%)
251838.1 ci
LTX1042 KH36.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2518 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 2518 higher · +1 (+100%)
25182
LTX1042 KH1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2518 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2518 higher · +216 lb (+44%)
2518712 lb
LTX1042 KH496 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2518 is in the 48th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 13th · 314 models

2518 (A)LTX1042 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2518LTX1042 KH—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandSV600—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders21▲ 2518+1 · +100%
Displacement38.1ci36.4ci▲ 2518+1.7 ci · +5%
Bore3in3.7in▲ LTX1042 KH+0.7 in · +23%
Stroke2.6in3.4in▲ LTX1042 KH+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ 2518+2.8 in · +4%
Width48.8inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight712lb496lb▲ 2518+216 lb · +44%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual lever clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x8—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Hitch TypeSleeve hitch (optional)Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive TypeTwo-wheel drive (2WD)2WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expandingNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2518Cub Cadet LTX1042 KHDifference
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 · 13th percentile (496 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 2518B · LTX1042 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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