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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet LT1040
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet LT1040 vs Scotts S1742
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ScottsModel B
Scotts S1742
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 28.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1040
vs
ScottsScotts S1742
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ LT1040 higher · +1 hp (+6%)LT104018 hp
S174217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LT1040 is in the 50th percentile; S1742 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ LT1040 higher · +4.2 ci (+15%)LT104032.6 ci
S174228.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LT1040 is in the 31st percentile; S1742 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLT10401
S17421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LT1040 is in the 17th percentile; S1742 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ LT1040 higher · +112 lb (+29%)LT1040498 lb
S1742386 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
LT1040 is in the 14th percentile; S1742 is in the 3rd · 314 models
LT1040 (A)S1742 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Scotts | — |
| Model | LT1040 | S1742 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | Courage SV540 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 17hp | ▲ LT1040+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 32.6ci | 28.4ci | ▲ LT1040+4.2 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.4in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CVT | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 59.8in | ▲ LT1040+8.3 in · +14% |
| Width | 44.9in | 35.8in | ▲ LT1040+9.1 in · +25% |
| Height | 42.9in | 38.6in | ▲ LT1040+4.3 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 498lb | 386lb | ▲ LT1040+112 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 14th percentile (498 lb)B · 3rd percentile (386 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 2nd percentile (59.8 in)
A · LT1040B · S1742Median Lawn and Garden Tractor