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Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
The Cub Cadet 2182 and the Cub Cadet GT 2186 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 2182 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 20 hp. Cub Cadet 2182 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2186 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 2182 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet GT 2186 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
36.61 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
516 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
199 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2182 attachments
2182 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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1992
821101Reference
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1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.