Cub Cadet 3185

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 3185 is a lawn and garden tractor built for homeowners who want a powerful machine for their yard work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to maneuver around gardens and lawns. The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission, which means you can change speeds smoothly without shifting gears.

Under the hood, the Cub Cadet 3185 has a Kohler Command CH18S engine. This engine is air-cooled and has two cylinders in a V-twin layout. It runs on gasoline and produces 18 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. The engine size is also average compared to similar tractors. The tractor has lawn/turf tires, with larger ones in the back for better traction. It's 72 inches long, 41.7 inches wide, and 43.3 inches tall, making it compact enough for most yard tasks. The fuel tank holds 4.5 US gallons, so you can work for a while without refueling.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 3185 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 3185 is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 3185 is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 3185 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
Command CH18S
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-twin
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
2
Displacement
38 ci (0.6 L)
Bore
3.03 in (77.0 mm)
Stroke
2.64 in (67.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
External Disc