Cub Cadet 3240

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 3240 is a lawn and garden tractor built for homeowners who want a powerful machine for their yard work. It has a 2WD chassis 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, you'll find a Kohler Command engine. This air-cooled, V-twin gasoline engine has 22 horsepower, which is above average for its class. The engine has two cylinders and runs at 3600 rpm, which is very high compared to other tractors. It's designed for good performance and reliability in lawn care tasks. The tractor is quite compact, measuring 72 inches long, 41.7 inches wide, and 43.3 inches tall. It weighs 802 pounds, which is on the heavier side for a lawn tractor, giving it good stability.

The Cub Cadet 3240 comes with lawn/turf tires suitable for grass and soft ground. It has an open operator station and an electric starter for easy use. The fuel tank holds 4.5 US gallons, allowing for long working sessions. This model was made in 2001 and includes features like external disc brakes for safe operation. Overall, it's a solid choice for homeowners with larger properties who need a dependable and powerful lawn tractor.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 22 hp (16.4 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 802 lb (364 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 3240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 3240 is Above Average. It is greater than 74% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 3240 is Above Average. It is greater than 75% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 3240 is Average. It is greater than 63% 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 3240 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
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-twin
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
2
Displacement
41 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Stroke
2.64 in (67.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
22 hp (16.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power