Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet HDS 2185 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet HDS 2185

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HDS 2185 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2185
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HDS 218518 hp
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HDS 2185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HDS 2185 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)
HDS 218538.1 ci
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HDS 2185 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HDS 21852
LTX 1046 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HDS 2185 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HDS 2185 higher · +172 lb (+34%)
HDS 2185683 lb
LTX 1046 KW511 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HDS 2185 is in the 46th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 19th · 314 models

HDS 2185 (A)LTX 1046 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelHDS 2185LTX 1046 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCommand Pro CH18FR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci36.8ci▲ HDS 2185+1.3 ci · +4%
Bore3in2.9in▲ HDS 2185+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ LTX 1046 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ HDS 2185+2.8 in · +4%
Width39inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight683lb511lb▲ HDS 2185+172 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x10—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeInternal expandingDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Cub 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)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 46th percentile (683 lb)B · 19th percentile (511 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · HDS 2185B · LTX 1046 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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