Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet HDS 2185 vs Honda HA4118

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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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HondaModel B

Honda HA4118

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
37.5 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HA4118 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2185
vs
HondaHonda HA4118

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HDS 218518 hp
HA411818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HDS 2185 is in the 50th percentile; HA4118 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HDS 2185 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
HDS 218538.1 ci
HA411837.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HDS 2185 is in the 42nd percentile; HA4118 is in the 39th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HDS 21852
HA41182
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HDS 2185 is in the 50th percentile; HA4118 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HDS 2185 higher · +145 lb (+27%)
HDS 2185683 lb
HA4118538 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HDS 2185 is in the 46th percentile; HA4118 is in the 24th · 314 models

HDS 2185 (A)HA4118 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetHonda—
ModelHDS 2185HA4118—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
ManufacturerKohlerHonda—
ModelCommand Pro CH18GXV610—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci37.5ci▲ HDS 2185+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
Length71.7in68.1in▲ HDS 2185+3.6 in · +5%
Width39in49.6in▲ HA4118+10.6 in · +27%
Height42.9in40.6in▲ HDS 2185+2.3 in · +6%
Operating Weight683lb538lb▲ HDS 2185+145 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeInternal expandingNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet HDS 2185Honda HA4118Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 39th percentile (37.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 46th percentile (683 lb)B · 24th percentile (538 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · HDS 2185B · HA4118Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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