Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet HDS 2165 vs Farmall Super A

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet HDS 2165

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
29.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HDS 2165 specs
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FarmallModel B

Farmall Super A

Row Crop

power
16 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full Super A specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2165
vs
FarmallFarmall Super A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HDS 216516 hp
Super A16 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HDS 2165 is in the 36th percentile; Super A is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super A higher · +83.7 ci (+286%)
HDS 216529.3 ci
Super A113 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HDS 2165 is in the 26th percentile; Super A is in the 93rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Super A higher · +2 (+100%)
HDS 21652
Super A4
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HDS 2165 is in the 50th percentile; Super A is in the 97th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Super A higher · +1,728 lb (+257%)
HDS 2165672 lb
Super A2,400 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HDS 2165 is in the 46th percentile; Super A is in the 90th · 314 models

HDS 2165 (A)Super A (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerCub CadetFarmall—
ModelHDS 2165Super A—
CategoryLawn and GardenRow Crop—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonInternational Harvester—
ModelVanguardC113—
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM1,400RPM▲ HDS 2165+2,200 RPM · +157%
Cylinders24▲ Super A+2 · +100%
Displacement29.3ci113ci▲ Super A+83.7 ci · +286%
Bore2.7in3in▲ Super A+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.6in4in▲ Super A+1.4 in · +54%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
Length71.7in107in▲ Super A+35.3 in · +49%
Width39in55.8in▲ Super A+16.8 in · +43%
Height42.9in81.8in▲ Super A+38.9 in · +91%
Operating Weight672lb2,400lb▲ Super A+1,728 lb · +257%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
System TypeNot recordedIH Touch-Control—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedMid-mount Touch Control rockshaft—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal ExpandingDifferential mechanical contracting band—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
CoolantNot recorded3.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2165Farmall Super ADifference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 26th percentile (29.3 ci)B · 93rd percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 97th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 46th percentile (672 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,400 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 92nd percentile (107 in)
A · HDS 2165B · Super AMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet HDS 2165Full spec pageFarmall Super A