The Cub Cadet 2518 lawn tractor model is rated at approximately 20 hp, positioning it at the higher power end of its class. It was manufactured between 2002 and 2003. Key specifications include a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with hydrostatic transmission. The tractor's operating weight is 236 kg, making it suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
20 hp
Weight
236 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
59 rows
Recorded power
20 hp
Recorded weight
236 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
2002-2003
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Internal expanding brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
20HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.9 LReference
Kohler CH18SReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
Displacement38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM3350Reference
Idle RPM1400-3600Reference
Torque43.7 NmReference
Torque RPM2200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Oil typeCub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
Oil change100 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase119 cmReference
Weight236 kgReference
Front tire16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x9.5-12Reference
Length182 cmReference
Width124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)109 cmReference
Ground clearance15 cmReference
4-bolt flange rear axle25 mmReference
Front tread80 cmReference
Rear tread76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2518 attachments
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
A 30-inch hydraulic tiller, model 190-002, was available.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
