Cub Cadet LT1042
The Cub Cadet LT1042 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 596 cc 36.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 19 hp 14.2 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear 0510. Operating weight: 498 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 225 kg.
Engine Power
19 hp
14.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 0510
Operating Weight
498 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
225 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet LT1042 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 2005 - 2008
LT 1000 SeriesLawn tractor |
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2005 - 2008 | |
LT 1000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Cub Cadet LT1042 Engine | |
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19HP Kohler 596cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet LT1042 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 498 lbs
225 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 190 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Residential Outdoor Power Equipment 2005 published by Cub Cadet* | |
Better Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2006, by Cub Cadet | |
Better Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2007, by Cub Cadet | |
Premium Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2008, by Cub Cadet | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 596 cc / 36.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler SV590 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 596 cc
36.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.70x3.38 inches
94 x 86 mm |
Power (gross) | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Torque | 36 lb-ft
48.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion QC12YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.6 qts
1.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear 0510
Transmission | Hydro-Gear 0510 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet LT1042 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Height | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 498 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
225 kg |
Ground clearance | 4.5 inches
11 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet LT 1042 lawn tractor.
Cub Cadet LT 1042 lawn tractor.
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