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Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet RBH 1200
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet RBH 1200
The Cub Cadet 2518 and the Cub Cadet RBH 1200 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 2518 is the newer design (2002 vs 1999). 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
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Displacement
38.1 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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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
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Power
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14.9 kWReference
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-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
236 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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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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Cub Cadet 2518 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RBH 1200 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 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.