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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