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Cub Cadet 1136 vs Cub Cadet 518
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1136 vs Cub Cadet 518
The Cub Cadet 1136 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 518 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1136 is the newer design (1986 vs 1985). 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
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Transmission
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MTD TransmaticReference
Dimensions
Weight
149 kgReference
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Front tire
11.00x14.00-5Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Rear tire
16.00x6.50-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
11.00x14.00-5Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00x6.50-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Cub Cadet 1136 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter/alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Overall width
91 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
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.