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Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
The Cub Cadet 2518 and the Cub Cadet GT 2186 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet GT 2186 is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). 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
20 hp
20 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 horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
1200-3600Reference
Torque
43.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
236 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
106 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
4-bolt flange rear axle
25 mmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
80 cmReference
Rear tread
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2518 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
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.