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Cub Cadet HDS 2185 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Verdict: Cub Cadet HDS 2185 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
The Cub Cadet HDS 2185 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 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 XT1 LT42 is the lighter machine (185 kg vs 310 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is the newer design (2015 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$3,500 (1999 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
94 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
7.1 LReference
1.2 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
310 kgReference
185 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
76 cmReference
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Height
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107 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 2185 attachments
2185 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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127 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.