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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 3185
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 3185 vs Cub Cadet LT 2180
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet LT 2180
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 34.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3185
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT 2180
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied318518 hp
LT 218018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3185 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3185 higher · +3.4 ci (+10%)318538.1 ci
LT 218034.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3185 is in the 42nd percentile; LT 2180 is in the 32nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied31852
LT 21802
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3185 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 3185 higher · +0.3 in (<1%)318572 in
LT 218071.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
3185 is in the 61st percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 316 models
3185 (A)LT 2180 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 3185 | LT 2180 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | — |
| Model | Command CH18S | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 34.7ci | ▲ 3185+3.4 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ 3185+0.2 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.8in | ▲ LT 2180+0.2 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 72in | 71.7in | ▲ 3185+0.3 in · <1% |
| Width | 41.7in | 50.8in | ▲ LT 2180+9.1 in · +22% |
| Height | 43.3in | 41.7in | ▲ 3185+1.6 in · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.5-17 | 15x6 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 10.5-24 | 20x9 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | External Disc | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LT 2180 | 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 · 32nd percentile (34.7 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 41st percentile (41.7 in)B · 81st percentile (50.8 in)
A · 3185B · LT 2180Median Lawn and Garden Tractor