Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 3185
The Cub Cadet 3185 is a 1998 garden tractor from the 3000 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18HP Vanguard 568cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with power steering and disc brakes. It has an open operator station and offers various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches, weighs 700 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x7.5-8 front and 24x10.5-12 rear. The original price was $5,400 in 1998.
Power18 hp
Founded48/54" deck
Model3185
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 3185
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Vanguard 350447 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.76 inches (72 x 70 mm) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Displacement | 568 cc (34.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Dimensions
| Width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43.6 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 72.25 inches (183 cm) |
| Weight | 700 lbs (317 kg) |
| Rear tire | 24x10.5-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x7.5-8 |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 440 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
| Original price | $5,400 in 1998 |
Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, manual-angle hydraulic-angle Optional, 110 lbs (49 kg), Cub Cadet 190-352 |
|---|---|
| Notes | The blade and snowblower required the front hitch kit (190-343-100). A rear tiller with its own 8-hp engine was available (190-400-100). A rear 2000-rpm PTO (190-287-100) was advertised for 1998 with a PTO-drive 40-inch tiller (190-356-100) but is extremely rare. A hydraulic-drive tiller (190-004-100) became available in 2000 with the next series of 3000 tractors. |
| Snowblower | 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 215 lbs (97 kg), Cub Cadet 190-353 |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 265 lbs (120 kg), Cub Cadet 190-289 |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 268 lbs (121 kg), Cub Cadet 190-290 |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear BDU-21L |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 qts (4.3 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-pneumatic idler |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | shaft (SAE BB) |