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Cub Cadet 482 vs Cub Cadet 518
Verdict: Cub Cadet 482 vs Cub Cadet 518
The Cub Cadet 482 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 482 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
PeerlessReference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 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
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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MTD TransmaticReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11.00x4.10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
13.00x5.00Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
94 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 482 attachments
482 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 518 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 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.