Cub Cadet LT1040

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet LT1040 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 2005 to 2008. It's great for taking care of your yard. This tractor has a Kohler Courage SV540 engine that runs on gasoline. The engine has one cylinder and 18 horsepower, which is about average for its size. It's air-cooled and starts with an electric starter.

The LT1040 is easy to drive with its 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. It has a CVT transmission, which means it can go forward and backward at many different speeds. The tractor is 68.1 inches long, 44.9 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 498 pounds, which is lighter than many other tractors. The tires are made for lawn use, with different sizes for the front and back. This tractor has an open seat for the driver and uses dry disc brakes to stop.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission: CVT

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 498 lb (226 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet LT1040 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet LT1040 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)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet LT1040 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% 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 LT1040 is Average. It is greater than 38% 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 LT1040 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
Courage SV540
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
1
Displacement
33 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
3.50 in (88.9 mm)
Stroke
3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
CVT
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Dry disc