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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 Toro LX420
ToroModel B
Toro LX420
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1040
vs
ToroToro LX420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedLT104018 hp
LX42018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LT1040 is in the 50th percentile; LX420 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedLT104032.6 ci
LX42032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LT1040 is in the 31st percentile; LX420 is in the 31st · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLT10401
LX4201
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LT1040 is in the 17th percentile; LX420 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
= Effectively tiedLT1040498 lb
LX420498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
LT1040 is in the 14th percentile; LX420 is in the 14th · 314 models
LT1040 (A)LX420 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Toro | — |
| Model | LT1040 | LX420 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Courage SV540 | Courage SV540 | Same |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 32.6ci | 32.6ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CVT | Mechanical CVT | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 68.1in | Same |
| Width | 44.9in | 45.1in | ▲ LX420+0.2 in · <1% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 498lb | 498lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Dry disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 14th percentile (498 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · LT1040B · LX420Median Lawn and Garden Tractor