Cub Cadet LT1018

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet LT1018 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LT1000 series, manufactured by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD, since 2004. Equipped with a 0.5-liter single-cylinder gasoline engine and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, it offers infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor is characterized by its air-cooled, inline orientation engine, manual steering, and an open operator station. For peak performance, the engine features a bore size of 3.54 inches, a stroke of 3.07 inches, and a power output of 18.5 HP at a rated 3600 RPM. It comfortably seats the operator and is stabilized by front tires with a diameter of 15 inches and width of 6 inches, and rear tires of 20 inches in diameter and 9 inches wide. The tractor measures 67.7 inches in length, 44.9 inches in width, and has a height of 42.9 inches. Its operating weight is about 500 pounds, offering balanced control and maneuverability across lawns and gardens.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 18.5

Transmission: Belt-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 500

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 56% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 26% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Model
31Q777
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
1
Displacement (ci)
30.6
Bore (in)
3.54
Stroke (in)
3.07
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output (hp)
18.5

Transmission

Type
Belt-driven hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite forward and reverse
Reverse Gears
Infinite forward and reverse
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
67.7
Width (in)
44.9
Height (in)
42.9
Operating Weight (lb)
500

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent with electric clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
15
Front Tire Width (in)
6
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
20
Rear Tire Width (in)
9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Lawn/turf
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open operator station
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Dry disc
Hydraulic System Type
-