Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2185

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BolensModel A

Bolens 1886

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1886 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet HDS 2185

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HDS 2185 specs
BolensBolens 1886
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Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2185

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
HDS 218518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1886 higher · +9.6 ci (+25%)
188647.7 ci
HDS 218538.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18862
HDS 21852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1886 higher · +4.3 in (+6%)
188676 in
HDS 218571.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 50th · 316 models

1886 (A)HDS 2185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model1886HDS 2185—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelK482SCommand Pro CH18—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47.7ci38.1ci▲ 1886+9.6 ci · +25%
Bore3.3in3in▲ 1886+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.9in2.6in▲ 1886+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Length76in71.7in▲ 1886+4.3 in · +6%
Width37.8in39in▲ HDS 2185+1.2 in · +3%
Height44.9in42.9in▲ 1886+2 in · +5%
Operating WeightNot recorded683lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 35th percentile (39 in)
A · 1886B · HDS 2185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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