Cub Cadet LT1040

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet LT1040, a part of the LT 1000 series, is a lawn tractor with a 2WD wheel configuration. It was produced by Cub Cadet, a subsidiary of MTD, from 2005 to 2008. Powered by a 0.5L (32.6 cubic inches) single-cylinder Kohler Courage SV540 gasoline engine, it features a CVT transmission, providing infinite forward and reverse gears. The engine, cooled by airflow, outputs 18 horsepower at 3,600 RPM. The tractor rides on lawn/turf tires, with front dimensions 15x6x6 and rear dimensions 20x10x8. The LT1040 is built with convenience in mind, offering a dry disc brake system and a manual steering wheel. The open operator station ensures a clear, unobstructed view of the surroundings.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 18

Transmission: CVT

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 498

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet LT1040 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 55% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 23% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kohler
Model: Courage SV540
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders: 1
Displacement (ci): 32.6
Bore (in): 3.5
Stroke (in): 3.39
Rated RPM: 3600
Power Output (hp): 18

Transmission

Type: CVT
Forward Gears: Infinite
Reverse Gears: Infinite
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 68.1
Width (in): 44.9
Height (in): 42.9
Operating Weight (lb): 498

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): 15
Front Tire Width (in): 6
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 20
Rear Tire Width (in): 10
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Lawn/Turf
Manufacture - End Year: 2008
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Dry disc
Hydraulic System Type: -