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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet Lx490
Utility
- power
- 48.5 hp
- displacement
- 119 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet Lx490 vs Shibaura SD5040T
ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SD5040T
Utility
- power
- 50 hp
- displacement
- 130 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx490
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD5040T
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ SD5040T higher · +1.5 hp (+3%)Lx49048.5 hp
SD5040T50 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Lx490 is in the 43rd percentile; SD5040T is in the 45th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ SD5040T higher · +11 ci (+9%)Lx490119 ci
SD5040T130 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Lx490 is in the 28th percentile; SD5040T is in the 31st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLx4904
SD5040T4
Median Utility Tractor4
Lx490 is in the 50th percentile; SD5040T is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ SD5040T higher · +12 (+100%)Lx49012
SD5040T24
Median Utility Tractor12
Lx490 is in the 50th percentile; SD5040T is in the 92nd · 4,941 models
Lx490 (A)SD5040T (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Shibaura | — |
| Model | Lx490 | SD5040T | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Shibaura | — |
| Model | Not recorded | LEP854A | — |
| Power Output | 48.5hp | 50hp | ▲ SD5040T+1.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ Lx490+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 119ci | 130ci | ▲ SD5040T+11 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.4in | ▲ SD5040T+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.7in | ▲ SD5040T+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 133in | ▲ SD5040T+9 in · +7% |
| Width | 69.5in | 59.8in | ▲ Lx490+9.7 in · +16% |
| Height | Not recorded | 59.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,618lb | 3,705lb | ▲ SD5040T+87 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 14.9-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type 1 | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Shibaura SD5040T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.3gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)B · 45th percentile (50 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 28th percentile (119 ci)B · 31st percentile (130 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,705 lb)
A · Lx490B · SD5040TMedian Utility Tractor