Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet LT1040

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BolensModel A

Bolens 1886

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1886 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LT1040

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
32.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1040 specs
BolensBolens 1886
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1040

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
LT104018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; LT1040 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1886 higher · +15.1 ci (+46%)
188647.7 ci
LT104032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; LT1040 is in the 31st · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1886 higher · +1 (+100%)
18862
LT10401
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; LT1040 is in the 17th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1886 higher · +7.9 in (+12%)
188676 in
LT104068.1 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; LT1040 is in the 28th · 316 models

1886 (A)LT1040 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model1886LT1040—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelK482SCourage SV540—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders21▲ 1886+1 · +100%
Displacement47.7ci32.6ci▲ 1886+15.1 ci · +46%
Bore3.3in3.5in▲ LT1040+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in3.4in▲ LT1040+0.5 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticCVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
Length76in68.1in▲ 1886+7.9 in · +12%
Width37.8in44.9in▲ LT1040+7.1 in · +19%
Height44.9in42.9in▲ 1886+2 in · +5%
Operating WeightNot recorded498lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet LT1040Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 56th percentile (44.9 in)
A · 1886B · LT1040Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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