Cub Cadet LT1042

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet LT1042 is a lawn and garden tractor built from 2005 to 2008. It's a compact machine, measuring 68.1 inches long, 45 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. This tractor is lightweight at 498 pounds, making it easy to maneuver around your yard.

The LT1042 is powered by a Kohler Courage SV590 engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine provides 19 horsepower, which is average for its class. The tractor features a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, allowing for smooth speed changes. It has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering for simple operation. The tractor comes with an independent PTO with an electric clutch, making it versatile for various lawn care tasks. It also has an open operator station and an electric starter for convenience.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 19 hp (14.2 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 498 lb (226 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet LT1042 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet LT1042 is Average. It is greater than 56% 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 LT1042 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 LT1042 is Average. It is greater than 44% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kohler
Model: Courage SV590
Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Natural Aspiration
Cylinders: 1
Displacement: 36 ci (0.6 L)
Bore: 3.70 in (94.0 mm)
Stroke: 3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Power Output: 19 hp (14.2 kW)