Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 3185 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

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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
Full 3185 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1046 KW specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 316–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
318518 hp
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3185 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)
318538.1 ci
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3185 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
31852
LTX 1046 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 3185 higher · +3.1 in (+4%)
318572 in
LTX 1046 KW68.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

3185 is in the 61st percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 316 models

3185 (A)LTX 1046 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model3185LTX 1046 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCommand CH18SFR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci36.8ci▲ 3185+1.3 ci · +4%
Bore3in2.9in▲ 3185+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ LTX 1046 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Length72in68.9in▲ 3185+3.1 in · +4%
Width41.7inNot recorded—
Height43.3inNot recorded—
Operating WeightNot recorded511lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Steering TypePowerManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Front Tire Size6.5-1715x6—
Rear Tire Size10.5-2420x10—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeExternal DiscDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 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 · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 3185B · LTX 1046 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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