Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2185

Cub Cadet 1861 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1861

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1861 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1861
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
186118 hp
HDS 218518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1861 is in the 50th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1861 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)
186142.2 ci
HDS 218538.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1861 is in the 54th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18612
HDS 21852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1861 is in the 50th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1861 higher · +153 lb (+22%)
1861836 lb
HDS 2185683 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1861 is in the 56th percentile; HDS 2185 is in the 46th · 314 models

1861 (A)HDS 2185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1861HDS 2185—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelMagnum M18Command Pro CH18—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci38.1ci▲ 1861+4.1 ci · +11%
Bore3.1in3in▲ 1861+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.6in▲ 1861+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Length71.7in71.7inSame
Width37.4in39in▲ HDS 2185+1.6 in · +4%
Height43.7in42.9in▲ 1861+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight836lb683lb▲ 1861+153 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1861Cub Cadet HDS 2185Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 56th percentile (836 lb)B · 46th percentile (683 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 1861B · HDS 2185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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