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Cub Cadet 382 vs Cub Cadet 518
Verdict: Cub Cadet 382 vs Cub Cadet 518
The Cub Cadet 382 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 is the newer design (1985 vs 1979). 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 60 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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MTD TransmaticReference
Cub Cadet 382 attachments
382 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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11.00x4.10Reference
Rear tire
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13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11.00x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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13.00x5.00Reference
Cub Cadet 518 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.