Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 2518
The Cub Cadet 2518 is a garden tractor from the 2500 Series produced between 2002 and 2003. It features a 20 hp Kohler CH18S 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and internal expanding brakes with an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 47-inch wheelbase, 72-inch length, and 49-inch width, weighing 522 lbs. Tires are sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x9.5-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 15 amp alternator. Attachments available include 44" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, a 42" snow blower, and an optional 30-inch hydraulic tiller.
Power20 hp
Founded44/48" deck
Model2518
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 2518
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler CH18S |
| Torque | 32.2 lb-ft (43.7 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.1 gal (7.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Engine oil change interval | 100 h |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Internal expanding brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 2500 Series |
| Years made | 2002 - 2003 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-302, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 95 lbs (43 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190-341, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| Hydraulic tiller | 30-inch hydraulic tiller, model 190-002, was available |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-208, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-301, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, 191 lbs (86 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 522 lbs (236 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.5-12 |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
| Rear tread | 30.25 inches (76 cm) |
| Front tread | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| 4-bolt flange rear axle | 1 inch diameter (25 mm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |