The Cub Cadet HDS 2185 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 1994 to 1999. It's a 2WD model with a manual steering system and a hydrostatic transmission that offers smooth speed changes in both forward and reverse. This tractor is powered by a Kohler Command Pro CH18 engine, which is an air-cooled, V-twin gasoline engine with 18 horsepower. The engine size is average for its class, while its rated speed of 3600 rpm is very high compared to other tractors.
This Cub Cadet model is compact, measuring 71.7 inches long, 39 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 683 pounds, which is above average for similar tractors. The HDS 2185 features lawn/turf tires, an independent PTO with electric clutch, and an open operator station. It has a fuel tank capacity of 11.4 liters and uses an electric starter. The tractor is equipped with internal expanding brakes for reliable stopping power. With its mix of features and size, the HDS 2185 is well-suited for residential lawn care and light garden work.