Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2186 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 2186

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2186 specs
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2186
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
218618 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2186 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2186 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)
218638.1 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2186 is in the 42nd percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
21862
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2186 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 2186 higher · +4 in (+6%)
218671.7 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

2186 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

2186 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2186XT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCommand Pro CH18FR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci36.8ci▲ 2186+1.3 ci · +4%
Bore3in2.9in▲ 2186+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length71.7in67.7in▲ 2186+4 in · +6%
Width48.8inNot recorded—
Height41.7in42.1in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.4 in · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expandingDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2186Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 33rd percentile (41.7 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · 2186B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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