Image not recorded
Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1863
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1863 vs Cub Cadet 3185
Image not recorded
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 3185
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1863
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3185
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied186318 hp
318518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1863 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied186338.1 ci
318538.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1863 is in the 42nd percentile; 3185 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied18632
31852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1863 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 3185 higher · +0.3 in (<1%)186371.7 in
318572 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1863 is in the 50th percentile; 3185 is in the 61st · 316 models
1863 (A)3185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1863 | 3185 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command | Command CH18S | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 38.1ci | Same |
| Bore | 3in | 3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 72in | ▲ 3185+0.3 in · <1% |
| Width | 37.4in | 41.7in | ▲ 3185+4.3 in · +11% |
| Height | 43.7in | 43.3in | ▲ 1863+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 871lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.5-17 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 10.5-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 0 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Dual disc | External Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet 3185 | 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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 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 · 61st percentile (72 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 26th percentile (37.4 in)B · 41st percentile (41.7 in)
A · 1863B · 3185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor