Head to head · Utility

CaseIH 235 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2185

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 235

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
51.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 235 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
CaseIHCaseIH 235
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Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2185

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
23518 hp
HDS 218518 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

235 is in the 6th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 6th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 235 higher · +13.7 ci (+36%)
23551.8 ci
HDS 218538.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

235 is in the 3rd percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 1st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 235 higher · +1 (+50%)
2353
HDS 21852
Median Utility Tractor4

235 is in the 23rd percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 235 higher · +667 lb (+98%)
2351,350 lb
HDS 2185683 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

235 is in the 4th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 1st · 5,107 models

235 (A)HDS 2185 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCub Cadet—
Model235HDS 2185—
CategoryUtilityLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiKohler—
ModelNot recordedCommand Pro CH18—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM2,700RPM3,600RPM▲ HDS 2185+900 RPM · +33%
Cylinders32▲ 235+1 · +50%
Displacement51.8ci38.1ci▲ 235+13.7 ci · +36%
Bore2.7in3in▲ HDS 2185+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ 235+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Length103in71.7in▲ 235+31.3 in · +44%
Width37in39in▲ HDS 2185+2 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded42.9in—
Operating Weight1,350lb683lb▲ 235+667 lb · +98%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Coolant1.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 235Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 6th percentile (18 hp)B · 6th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (51.8 ci)B · 1st percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 4th percentile (1,350 lb)B · 1st percentile (683 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 10th percentile (103 in)B · 1st percentile (71.7 in)
A · 235B · HDS 2185Median Utility Tractor
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