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Cub Cadet 383 vs Cub Cadet 518
Verdict: Cub Cadet 383 vs Cub Cadet 518
The Cub Cadet 383 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 518 is the newer design (1985 vs 1982). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
382
gear driveReference
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383
cadet yellow hydroReference
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382H
red hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
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Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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MTD TransmaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
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Weight
217 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Length
162 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 383 attachments
383 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
94 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 518 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.