Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 3185 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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
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 3185
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
318518 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3185 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3185 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)
318538.1 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3185 is in the 42nd percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
31852
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3185 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 3185 higher · +4.3 in (+6%)
318572 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

3185 is in the 61st percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

3185 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model3185XT2 LX42 KW
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki
ModelCommand CH18SFR600V
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci36.8ci3185+1.3 ci · +4%
Bore3in2.9in3185+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.8inXT2 LX42 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length72in67.7in3185+4.3 in · +6%
Width41.7inNot recorded
Height43.3in42.1in3185+1.2 in · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypePowerManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Front Tire Size6.5-17Not recorded
Rear Tire Size10.5-24Not recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual
Brake TypeExternal DiscDisc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 3185Cub 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 · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 57th percentile (43.3 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · 3185B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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