Cub Cadet i1042
The Cub Cadet i1042 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 534 cc 32.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear EZT.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZT
Overview
 | 2009
iSeries SeriesZero-turn mower
iSeries Series
Zero-turn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Zero-turn mower | |
Cub Cadet i1042 Engine | |
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18HP Kohler 534cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Cub Cadet i1042 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | differential |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x5x6 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
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iSeries Zero-Turn Tractors published in 2008, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 534 cc / 32.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler SV540 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 534 cc
32.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.5x3.4 inches
89 x 86 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear EZT
Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet i1042 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x5x6 |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet i1042
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet i1042 based on its 18 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet i1042.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet i1042 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet i1042.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)18 hp
Kilowatts (kW)13.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)18.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW
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