Lawn and Garden tractorsSpec sheet
Cub Cadet LT1045
The Cub Cadet LT1045 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 2005 to 2008. It's a 2WD model with a manual steering system and a hydrostatic transmission. This tractor is powered by a Kohler Courage SV600 engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. The engine has one cylinder and produces 20 hp, which is above average for its class. The LT1045 is compact, measuring 68.1 inches long, 49 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 498 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors. The tractor has lawn/turf tires, with 15x6-6 tires in front and 20x10-8 tires in the rear. It features an independent PTO with an electric clutch, an open operator station, and electric start. The brake system uses dry discs for reliable stopping power.
ManufacturerCub CadetPower20 hp(14.9 kW)ClassUnder 25 HP tractors →Engine1-cylinderTransmissionHydrostatic
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Key specifications
- Category
- Lawn and Garden
- Engine power
- 20hp
- Operating weight
- 498 lb
- Transmission
- Hydrostatic
Category comparison
LT1045 compared with its category
vs. Lawn and Garden medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Lawn and Garden tractors
20 hp · 60th
This model
4
Median 18 hp
28
This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380
The LT1045 ranks at the 60th percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.
Overview
About the Cub Cadet LT1045
The Cub Cadet LT1045 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 2005 to 2008. It's a 2WD model with a manual steering system and a hydrostatic transmission. This tractor is powered by a Kohler Courage SV600 engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. The engine has one cylinder and produces 20 hp, which is above average for its class. The LT1045 is compact, measuring 68.1 inches long, 49 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 498 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors. The tractor has lawn/turf tires, with 15x6-6 tires in front and 20x10-8 tires in the rear. It features an independent PTO with an electric clutch, an open operator station, and electric start. The brake system uses dry discs for reliable stopping power.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
|---|---|
| Model | LT1045 |
| Category | Lawn and Garden tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 2005–2008 |
| Operating weight | 498lb(225.9 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | Courage SV600 |
| Power | 20hp(14.91 kW) |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 36.4ci(0.6 L) |
| Bore | 3.7in(93.98 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.39in(86.11 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Hydrostatic |
|---|
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Dry disc |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Independent with electric clutch |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 68.1in(1,730 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 49in(1,245 mm) |
| Height | 42.9in(1,090 mm) |
| Operating weight | 498lb(225.9 kg) |
Closest alternatives
LT1045 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
The closest lawn and garden models to the Cub Cadet LT1045 by rated horsepower are the Cub Cadet GT2000 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1045. The Cub Cadet GT2000 matches it on rated power. It entered production in 2011, 6 years after the LT1045. The Cub Cadet LTX 1045 matches it on rated power at almost the same operating weight.
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1045 | Cub Cadet GT2000 | Cub Cadet LTX 1045 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 20 hp14.9 kW | 20 hp14.9 kW | 20 hp14.9 kW |
| Operating weight | 498 lb226 kg | - | 507 lb230 kg |
| Weight per hp | 25 lb/hp15 kg/kW | - | 25 lb/hp15 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 36.4 ci0.6 L | 39.1 ci0.64 L | 36.4 ci0.6 L |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD |
| Years built | 2005-2008 | 2011-2014 | 2009-2014 |
Calculators
Calculators for the LT1045
PTO power
About 17 to 18 PTO hp
Estimated from the 20 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 20 hp tractor can run
The calculator sizes mowers, tillers, discs, plows and balers for this tractor.
Ballast
29 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 130 to 150 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
20 hp is 14.9 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
LT1045 vs. Lawn and Garden median
Cub Cadet LT1045 compared with other Lawn and Garden tractors
| Spec | This model | Lawn and Garden median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 18 hp | +11% | 60th |
| Engine Displacement | 36.4 ci | 41.1 ci | -11% | 35th |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | -50% | 17th |
| Operating Weight | 498 lb | 738 lb | -33% | 14th |
| Length | 68.1 in | 71.7 in | -5% | 28th |
| Width | 49 in | 43.3 in | +13% | 74th |
| Height | 42.9 in | 42.9 in | at median | 50th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the lawn and garden tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 269–380 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Cub Cadet LT1045 manufactured?
Production of the Cub Cadet LT1045 ran from 2005 through 2008.
What type of transmission does the Cub Cadet LT1045 have?
The Cub Cadet LT1045 uses a Hydrostatic transmission.
How powerful is the Cub Cadet LT1045?
The Cub Cadet LT1045 has an engine power output of 20 hp. It is powered by a 1-cylinder engine displacing 36.4 ci.
What is the working weight of the Cub Cadet LT1045?
The operating weight of the Cub Cadet LT1045 is approximately 498 lb.
What routine service does the Cub Cadet LT1045 need?
Regular maintenance for the Cub Cadet LT1045 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.