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Cub Cadet 3185 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3185 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet 3185 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet 3185 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 1998). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
18 hp
18 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
317 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
183 cmReference
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Width
106 cmReference
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Height
110 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 3185 attachments
3185 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.