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Cub Cadet LT1040 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Cub Cadet LT1040
Tractor Type ...................... Lawn tractor
Series ...................... LT-1000
Manufacture Years ...................... 2005-2008
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet LT-1040 Engine Technical Data

Engine Model ...................... Kohler Courage SV590
Engine Type ...................... Gasoline, single-cylinder, vertical shaft air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ...................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (L) ...................... 36.4 (0.597)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.70 (94.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.38 (86.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 19.0 (14.1)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ...................... 42.3 (31.2)
Torque Speed, rpm ...................... 2600
Compression ...................... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Walbro
Carburetor Type ...................... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ...................... Pulse type
Fuel Filter ...................... In-line
Governor ...................... Mechanical
Lubrication ...................... Full pressure
Oil filter ...................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ...................... Replaceable, paper element
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.0015-0.0030 (0.038-0.076)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.0020-0.0035 (0.050-0.088)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.6 (1.5)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator 15A
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Battery Rating ...................... 400 CCA
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Cub Cadet LT1040 Power Take-Off

PTO Location ...................... Front
PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
PTO Clutch ...................... Electric

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ...................... CVT
Forward/Reverse Gears ...................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.3 (3.7)

Cub Cadet LT-1040 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 15x6.0-6
Rear Tire Size ...................... 20x10.0-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 46 (1160)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 68 (1720)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 45 (1140)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 470 (214)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-4 (30-100)
Cut Positions ...................... 6
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

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