Cub Cadet SLTX 1050
The Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 548 lbs (with deck) 248 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 25 hp / 18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.3 gal
12.5 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
548 lbs (with deck)
248 kg
Overview
 | 2009 - 2014
LTX 1000 SeriesLawn tractor
LTX 1000 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price | $2,599 (2011) |
Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 Engine | |
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25HP Kohler 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.3 gal
12.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual sector and pinion |
Open operator station. High-back Cub Comfort seat with arm rests. Six inches travel with 12 positions. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Weight | 548 lbs
248 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.5 |
Rear tire | 22x9.5 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 260 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Series 1000 published in 2009, by Cub Cadet | |
Series 1000 published in 2011, by Cub Cadet | |
Series 1000 published in 2012, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Courage |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled V-twin OHV |
Power (gross) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.9 qts
1.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 22x9.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Length | 69 inches
175 cm |
Weight | 548 lbs (with deck)
248 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
50" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 50 inches
127 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 12 |
Photos
Cub Cadet SLTX 1050
Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 based on its 25 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 | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 SLTX 1050.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.5 hrs
Approximately 2.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.3 gal / 12.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.3 gal/hr (4.9 L/hr)
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 SLTX 1050 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet SLTX 1050.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)25 hp
Kilowatts (kW)18.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)25.3 PS
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