Cub Cadet LT1040 lawn tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet LT1040 is a lawn tractor model from the LT 1000 series, manufactured from 2005 to 2008 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet LT1040 is equipped with a 0.5 L (32.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and a CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LT1040 lawn tractor features:

The Kohler Courage SV540 gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LT 1040
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2005-2008
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Width	1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Ground clearance	115 mm (4.5 in)
Weight	226 kg (498 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler Courage SV540
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	535 cm³, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque	43.5 N·m (4.4 kg·m, 32.1 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.5 L (1.6 US.qts, 1.32 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.127 mm (0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.178 mm (0.007 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	CVT
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA 190A

Attachments

Cub Cadet 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and manual lift
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	30-100 mm (1.5-4 in)
Cut positions	6

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Cub Cadet LT1040