Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LTX 1040 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LTX 1040

Lawn and Garden

power
19 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1040 specs
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT1 LT42

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT1 LT42 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1040
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 LT42

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ LTX 1040 higher · +1 hp (+6%)
LTX 104019 hp
XT1 LT4218 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX 1040 is in the 53rd percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
LTX 104036.4 ci
XT1 LT4236.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX 1040 is in the 35th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LTX 10401
XT1 LT421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX 1040 is in the 17th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LTX 1040 higher · +59 lb (+14%)
LTX 1040467 lb
XT1 LT42408 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LTX 1040 is in the 11th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 5th · 314 models

LTX 1040 (A)XT1 LT42 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLTX 1040XT1 LT42
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCourage SV590SV541
Power Output19hp18hpLTX 1040+1 hp · +6%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM
Cylinders11Same
Displacement36.4ci36.4ciSame
Bore3.7in3.7inSame
Stroke3.4in3.4inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
TypeAutomatic CVTBelt-driven Hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
Length68.9in67.7inLTX 1040+1.2 in · +2%
HeightNot recorded42.1in
Operating Weight467lb408lbLTX 1040+59 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchIndependent with manual clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1040Cub Cadet XT1 LT42Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 53rd percentile (19 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 11th percentile (467 lb)B · 5th percentile (408 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · LTX 1040B · XT1 LT42Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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