The Cub Cadet HDS 2185 is a lawn tractor model with a rated power of 18 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. Manufactured from 1994 to 1999, it features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a hydrostatic transmission. Weighing 310 kg, this model is suited for operations of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
18 hp
Weight
310 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
58 rows
Recorded power
18 hp
Recorded weight
310 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1994-1999
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Original price$3,700 (1997 )Reference
Original price$3,500 (1999 )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
18HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank11.4 LReference
Kohler CommandReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM1200-3600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionHydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity7.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase119 cmReference
Weight310 kgReference
Front tire16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x9.5-12Reference
Length182 cmReference
Width99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)109 cmReference
Ground clearance15 cmReference
Front tread80 cmReference
Rear tread76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2185 attachments
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
2185 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the left side of frame above front axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA275Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
A 28-inch rear tiller, model 190-304-100, with electric lift, was available. A 10 bushel triple-bag rear grass catcher (model 190-306-100) was optional.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
