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Cub Cadet 365L vs Cub Cadet HDS 2185
Verdict: Cub Cadet 365L vs Cub Cadet HDS 2185
The Cub Cadet 365L and the Cub Cadet HDS 2185 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 365L holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 365L is the newer design (2001 vs 1994). 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
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
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$3,500 (1999 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
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7.1 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Weight
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310 kgReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
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 365L attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 2185 attachments
2185 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
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.