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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 LTX1042 KW
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 36.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3185
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied318518 hp
LTX1042 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3185 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)318538.1 ci
LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3185 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 38th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied31852
LTX1042 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 3185 higher · +3.1 in (+4%)318572 in
LTX1042 KW68.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
3185 is in the 61st percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 38th · 316 models
3185 (A)LTX1042 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 3185 | LTX1042 KW | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kawasaki | — |
| Model | Command CH18S | FR600V | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 36.8ci | ▲ 3185+1.3 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3in | 2.9in | ▲ 3185+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.8in | ▲ LTX1042 KW+0.2 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 72in | 68.9in | ▲ 3185+3.1 in · +4% |
| Width | 41.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 43.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 496lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with Manual Lever Clutch | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.5-17 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 10.5-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | External Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3185 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | 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 · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 3185B · LTX1042 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor