SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 2518 vs Cub Cadet 3205
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 2518 and the Cub Cadet 3205. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 251814.9 kW (20.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 320514.9 kW (20.0 HP)
Weight
Cub Cadet 2518323.0 kg (712.1 lbs)
Cub Cadet 3205326.0 kg (718.7 lbs)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 2518 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 3205Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 14.9 kW (20.0 HP) | 14.9 kW (20.0 HP) |
| Weight | 323.0 kg (712.1 lbs) | 326.0 kg (718.7 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | 183.0 cm (72.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 2002-2003 | 1998-1999 |
| Engine Model | Kohler Command | Kawasaki FD620D |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 cu in.) | 617 cc (37.7 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.70 cm (3.03 in.) | 7.59 cm (2.99 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.71 cm (2.64 in.) | 6.81 cm (2.68 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 435A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 110.0 cm (43.3 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 cm (46.9 in.) | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) | 1.5 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 5.7 l (1.5 gal) | 4.3 l (1.1 gal) |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 6.0 MPH (9.7 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Internal expanding | External disk |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | 0 |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.5-8 | Lawn/turf: 16×7.5-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×9.5-12 | Lawn/turf: 24×10.5-12 |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.0:1 |
| Spark Plug | — | NGK: BMR4A |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-40, 10W-30, 5W-20 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.