Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1862 vs Cub Cadet 3185

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1862

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1862 specs
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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
Full 3185 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1862
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
186218 hp
318518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1862 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1862 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)
186242.2 ci
318538.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1862 is in the 54th percentile; 3185 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18622
31852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1862 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 3185 higher · +0.3 in (<1%)
186271.7 in
318572 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1862 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 61st · 316 models

1862 (A)3185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model18623185—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelMagnum M18Command CH18S—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci38.1ci▲ 1862+4.1 ci · +11%
Bore3.1in3in▲ 1862+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.6in▲ 1862+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
TypeShaft-Driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Length71.7in72in▲ 3185+0.3 in · <1%
Width37.4in41.7in▲ 3185+4.3 in · +11%
Height43.7in43.3in▲ 1862+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight893lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.5-17—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded10.5-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 00—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeDual DiscExternal Disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1862Cub Cadet 3185Difference
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)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 61st percentile (72 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 26th percentile (37.4 in)B · 41st percentile (41.7 in)
A · 1862B · 3185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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