The Cub Cadet GT 2186 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. PTO horsepower found is 18 hp.
Engine HP20 hp
PTO HP18 hp
Power / weight25 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet GT 2186 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
18 hp
Engine displacement
38.1 cu in (0.62 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
n 18HP Kohler 624cc
Operating weight
800 lb (363 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
90% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
25 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
20 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
18 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
800 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
25 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet GT 2186 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet GT 2186 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet GT 2186 is 18 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet GT 2186 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet GT 2186 include n 18HP Kohler 624cc, 38.1 cu in (0.62 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet GT 2186 is 800 lb (363 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet GT 2186 is 90% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet GT 2186 is 25 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet GT 2186, use 20 hp as the engine comparison number and 18 hp as the implement-power number.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
