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Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GTX 2000
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet GTX 2000
The Cub Cadet 2518 and the Cub Cadet GTX 2000 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 GTX 2000 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GTX 2000 is the newer design (2011 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-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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electric powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
39.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
76 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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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
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.4 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
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Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
236 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
182 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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4-bolt flange rear axle
25 mmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
76 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Rear axle
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25 mmReference
Cub Cadet 2518 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
25Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GTX 2000 attachments
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.