Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1861
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet 2186
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 2186
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1861
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2186
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied186118 hp
218618 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1861 is in the 50th percentile; 2186 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1861 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)186142.2 ci
218638.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1861 is in the 54th percentile; 2186 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied18612
21862
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1861 is in the 50th percentile; 2186 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
= Effectively tied186171.7 in
218671.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1861 is in the 50th percentile; 2186 is in the 50th · 316 models
1861 (A)2186 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1861 | 2186 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Magnum M18 | Command Pro CH18 | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 38.1ci | ▲ 1861+4.1 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ 1861+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.6in | ▲ 1861+0.2 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 71.7in | Same |
| Width | 37.4in | 48.8in | ▲ 2186+11.4 in · +30% |
| Height | 43.7in | 41.7in | ▲ 1861+2 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 836lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet 2186 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 26th percentile (37.4 in)B · 73rd percentile (48.8 in)
A · 1861B · 2186Median Lawn and Garden Tractor