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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.
Cub Cadet 2518garden tractorKohler CH18S enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractor specs2500 Series
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

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