Same brandLawn and Garden tractorsSpec sheet
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT is a powerful lawn and garden tractor made from 2009 to 2010. It has a strong Briggs & Stratton engine with 24 hp, which is very high for its class. The engine is air-cooled and has two cylinders in a V-twin layout, running on gasoline. This tractor is built for easy mowing with its hydrostatic transmission, giving smooth speed control in both forward and reverse. It has a 2WD drive system and manual steering, making it simple to use. The LTX 1046 VT is lightweight at 511 lb, helping it move easily on lawns. It has special lawn tires that are gentle on grass. The tractor is 68.9 inches long, making it compact enough for most yards. It also has an independent PTO with an electric clutch, useful for running attachments like mowers.
ManufacturerCub CadetPower24 hp(17.9 kW)ClassUnder 25 HP tractors →Engine2-cylinderTransmissionHydrostatic
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Key specifications
- Category
- Lawn and Garden
- Engine power
- 24hp
- Operating weight
- 511 lb
- Transmission
- Hydrostatic
Category comparison
LTX 1046 VT compared with its category
vs. Lawn and Garden medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Lawn and Garden tractors
24 hp · 81st
This model
4
Median 18 hp
28
This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380
The LTX 1046 VT ranks at the 81st percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.
Overview
About the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT is a powerful lawn and garden tractor made from 2009 to 2010. It has a strong Briggs & Stratton engine with 24 hp, which is very high for its class. The engine is air-cooled and has two cylinders in a V-twin layout, running on gasoline. This tractor is built for easy mowing with its hydrostatic transmission, giving smooth speed control in both forward and reverse. It has a 2WD drive system and manual steering, making it simple to use. The LTX 1046 VT is lightweight at 511 lb, helping it move easily on lawns. It has special lawn tires that are gentle on grass. The tractor is 68.9 inches long, making it compact enough for most yards. It also has an independent PTO with an electric clutch, useful for running attachments like mowers.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
|---|---|
| Model | LTX 1046 VT |
| Category | Lawn and Garden tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 2009–2010 |
| Operating weight | 511lb(231.8 kg) |
Engine
| Make | Briggs & Stratton |
|---|---|
| Model | 44L777 |
| Power | 24hp(17.9 kW) |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 44.2ci(0.72 L) |
| Bore | 3.11in(78.99 mm) |
| Stroke | 2.87in(72.9 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Hydrostatic |
|---|
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual sector and pinion |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Independent with electric clutch |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 68.9in(1,750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 511lb(231.8 kg) |
Closest alternatives
LTX 1046 VT compared with the nearest models by horsepower
Among lawn and garden tractors, the Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 are closest to the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT in rated horsepower. The Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 matches it on rated power at almost the same operating weight. It entered production in 2018, 9 years after the LTX 1046 VT. The Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 matches it on rated power at almost the same operating weight. It entered production in 2015, 6 years after the LTX 1046 VT.
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 24 hp17.9 kW | 24 hp17.9 kW | 24 hp17.9 kW |
| Operating weight | 511 lb232 kg | 520 lb236 kg | 498 lb226 kg |
| Weight per hp | 21 lb/hp13 kg/kW | 22 lb/hp13 kg/kW | 21 lb/hp13 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci0.72 L | 44.2 ci0.72 L | 44.2 ci0.72 L |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD |
| Years built | 2009-2010 | 2018+ | 2015+ |
Calculators
Calculators for the LTX 1046 VT
PTO power
About 20 to 22 PTO hp
Estimated from the 24 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 24 hp tractor can run
The calculator sizes mowers, tillers, discs, plows and balers for this tractor.
Ballast
25 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 130 to 150 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
24 hp is 17.9 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
LTX 1046 VT vs. Lawn and Garden median
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT compared with other Lawn and Garden tractors
| Spec | This model | Lawn and Garden median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 18 hp | +33% | 81st |
| Engine Displacement | 44.2 ci | 41.1 ci | +8% | 62nd |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | at median | 50th |
| Operating Weight | 511 lb | 738 lb | -31% | 19th |
| Length | 68.9 in | 71.7 in | -4% | 38th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the lawn and garden tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 314–380 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT manufactured?
Production of the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT ran from 2009 through 2010.
What type of transmission does the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT have?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT uses a Hydrostatic transmission.
How powerful is the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT has an engine power output of 24 hp. It is powered by a 2-cylinder engine displacing 44.2 ci.
What is the working weight of the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT?
The operating weight of the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT is approximately 511 lb.
What routine service does the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT need?
Regular maintenance for the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 VT 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.