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BolensModel A
Bolens 1886
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 47.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet 3185
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 3185
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens 1886
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3185
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied188618 hp
318518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1886 higher · +9.6 ci (+25%)188647.7 ci
318538.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1886 is in the 73rd percentile; 3185 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied18862
31852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 1886 higher · +4 in (+6%)188676 in
318572 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1886 is in the 69th percentile; 3185 is in the 61st · 316 models
1886 (A)3185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | 1886 | 3185 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K482S | Command CH18S | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 47.7ci | 38.1ci | ▲ 1886+9.6 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 1886+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 2.6in | ▲ 1886+0.3 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76in | 72in | ▲ 1886+4 in · +6% |
| Width | 37.8in | 41.7in | ▲ 3185+3.9 in · +10% |
| Height | 44.9in | 43.3in | ▲ 1886+1.6 in · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.5-17 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 10.5-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | 0 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | External Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 61st percentile (72 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 41st percentile (41.7 in)
A · 1886B · 3185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor