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Cub Cadet 1105 vs Cub Cadet 518
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1105 vs Cub Cadet 518
The Cub Cadet 1105 and the Cub Cadet 518 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Cub Cadet 1105 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
1105
gear 36-inch deckReference
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1106
gear 44-inch deckReference
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1110
hydrostatic 36-inch deckReference
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1111
hydrostatic 44-inch deckReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.3 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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MTD TransmaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
225 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Length
173 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1105 attachments
1105 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 518 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.