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Easy to maneuver. Easy to use.

Series 1000 Lawn Tractors

  • The best-performing lawn tractor in the industry
  • Now available with Electronic Power Steering providing effortless operation and smooth control for ultimate maneuverability (on select models).
  • Ultra-tight 12" turning radius
  • Great for yards with obstacles up to 3 acres
  • Powerful, professional-grade engines
  • Cub Cadet Signature™ Cut for exceptional, unsurpassed cutting quality.
  • Wide discharge chute eliminates clumping
  • SmartJet™ high-pressure deck-washing system
  • Fully welded steel frame and cast-iron front axle for lasting durability.
  • 3-year/120-hour warranty & 5-year/500-hour limited warranty (see your local retailer or independent dealer for warranty details)
 

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LTX 1042 KW
LTX 1040 Lawn Tractor
LTX 1040
LTX 1045  Lawn Tractor
LTX 1045
Engine Type 18 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin19 HP Cub Cadet® professional grade Kohler® Courage® single-cylinder20 HP Cub Cadet® professional grade Kohler® Courage® single cylinder
Cylinders/Material 1/cast-iron sleeve1/cast-iron sleeve1/cast-iron sleeve
Lubrication Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filterFully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filterFully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filter
Drive System Automatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pumpAutomatic CVT w/cruise controlAutomatic with heavy-duty hydrostatic pump
Engine to Transmission Heavy-duty beltTwin CVT drive beltsHeavy-duty belt
Cruise Control StandardStandardStandard
Transmission Housing Die-cast aluminumDie-cast aluminumDie-cast aluminum
Steering Manual sector & pinionManual sector & pinionManual sector & pinion
Front Axle Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warranty
Spindles 3/4"3/4"3/4"
Ball Joints 2 automotive-style2 automotive-style2 automotive-style
Rear Axle Diameter 3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs
Turning Radius 12"12"12"
Chassis Type Robotically welded steel frame assemblyRobotically welded frame assemblyRobotically welded steel frame assembly
Frame Heavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warranty
Hood & Grill Corrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABSCorrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABSCorrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABS
Fender & Bumper Steel fender w/grab handles and glove boxSteel fender w/grab handlesSteel fender w/grab handles and glove box
Alternator 15 amp. regulated15 amp. regulated15 amp. regulated
Battery 12V/heavy-duty 190 cold crank amp.12V/heavy-duty 190 cold crank amp.12V/heavy-duty 190 cold crank amp.
Charging System Flywheel alternatorFlywheel alternatorFlywheel alternator
Headlights StandardStandardStandard
Systems Monitor Package Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDs   
Safety Systems Neutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technologyNeutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technologyNeutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology
PTO Clutch Manual lever controlManual lever controlManual lever control
Deck Lift Manual/12-positionManual/12-positionManual/12-position
Brakes Automotive-style discAutomotive-style discAutomotive-style disc
Seat Cub Comfort™ high-back seat, 12 positions with 6" seat travelCub Comfort™ mid-back seat, 12 positions with 6" seat travelHigh-back seat, 12-positions with 6" seat travel
Front Tires 15" x 6"15" x 6"15" x 6"
Rear Tires 20" x 8"20" x 8"20" x 8"
Forward Speed 0 - 5.3 mph0-5.2 mph0-5.2 mph
Reverse Speed 0 - 2.3 mph0-2.3 mph0-2.3 mph
Fuel Tank Capacity 3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof
Engine Oil Capacity 1.6 qt.1.6 qt.1.6 qt.
Transmission Oil Capacity 1.9 qt.19 oz.1.9 qt.
Wheelbase 47.5"47.5"47.5"
Overall Length 69"69"69"
Estimated Weight w/Deck 498 lbs.468 lbs510 lbs
Cutting Width/Blades 42" heavy-duty twin blades42" heavy-duty twin blades46" heavy-duty twin blades
Deck Cutting Height 1.5" - 4"1.5" - 4"1.5" - 4"
Deck Construction 12-gauge steel12-gauge steel12-gauge steel
Deck Drive System Heavy-duty Kevlar® beltHeavy-duty Kevlar® beltHeavy-duty Kevlar® belt
Anti-Scalping 4 wheels4 wheels4 wheels
Mulch Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
Deck Spindles Die-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long lifeDie-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long lifeDie-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long life
Deck Pulleys All steel w/heavy-duty bearingsAll steel w/heavy-duty bearingsAll steel w/heavy-duty bearings
Deck Attach/Removal QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools requiredQuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools requiredQuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required
Deck Wash Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing systemPatented Smart Jet™ high-pressure deck washing systemPatented Smart Jet™ high-pressure deck washing system
Warranty 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warrantyThe LTX 1040 Riding Lawn Tractor has a 3-year/120-hour & 5-year/500-hour limited warranty
See your Local Retailer or Independent Dealer for warranty details
The LTX 1045 Riding Lawn Tractor has a 3-year/120-hour & 5-year/500-hour limited warranty
See your Local Retailer or Independent Dealer for warranty details
System Monitor Package   Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LED'sDigital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LED's

 LTX 1050 KH Lawn Tractor
LGT 1050
LTX 1050 KH Lawn Tractor
LGT 1054
LTX 1050 KH Lawn Tractor
LGTX 1050
Engine Type 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV26 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV
Cylinders/Material 2/cast-iron sleeve2/cast-iron sleeve2/cast-iron sleeve
Lubrication Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filterFully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filterFully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filter
Drive System Automatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pumpAutomatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pumpAutomatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pump
Engine to Transmission Heavy-duty beltHeavy-duty beltHeavy-duty belt
Cruise Control StandardStandardStandard
Transmission Housing Die-cast aluminumDie-cast aluminumDie-cast aluminum
Steering Manual sector & pinionManual sector & pinionElectronic Power Steering (EPS)
Front Axle Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty cast-iron - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty cast-iron - 5-year limited warranty
Spindles 3/4"3/4"3/4"
Ball Joints 2 automotive-style2 automotive-style2 automotive-style
Rear Axle Diameter 3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs
Turning Radius 12"12"12"
Chassis Type Robotically welded steel frameRobotically welded steel frameRobotically welded steel frame
Frame Heavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warrantyHeavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warranty
Hood & Grill Corrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABSCorrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABSCorrosion- and dent-resistant high-impact ABS
Fender & Bumper Steel fender w/grab handles and glove boxSteel fender w/grab handles and glove boxSteel fender w/grab handles and glove box
Alternator 15 amp. regulated15 amp. regulated25 amp. regulated
Battery 12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp.12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp.12V/H.D. 260 cold crank amp.
Charging System Flywheel alternatorFlywheel alternatorFlywheel alternator
Headlights StandardStandardStandard
System Monitor Package Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDsDigital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDsDigital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDs
Safety Systems Neutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technologyNeutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technologyNeutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology
PTO Clutch Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachmentsElectronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachmentsElectronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments
Deck Lift Manual/12-positionManual/6-position/spring-assistedManual/6-position/spring-assisted
Brakes Automotive-style discAutomotive-style discAutomotive-style disc
Seat Cub Comfort™ high-back seat, 12 positions with 6" seat travelCub Comfort™ deluxe high-back seat, 12-position fingertip adjustment mechanism with 6" seat travelCub Comfort™ deluxe high-back seat, 12-position fingertip adjustment mechanism with 6" seat travel
Front Tires 16" x 6.5"16" x 6.5"16" x 6.5"
Rear Tires 22" x 9.5"22" x 9.5"22" x 9.5"
Forward Speed 0 - 5.2 mph0 - 5.2 mph0 - 5.2 mph
Reverse Speed 0 - 2.3 mph0 - 2.3 mph0 - 2.3 mph
Fuel Tank Capacity 3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof3.3 gal. easy fill, rustproof
Engine Oil Capacity 1.9 qt.1.9 qt.1.9 qt.
Transmission Oil Capacity 2 qt.2 qt.2 qt.
Wheelbase 47.5"47.5"47.5"
Overall Length 69"69"69"
Estimated Weight w/Deck 548 lbs.567 lbs.548 lbs.
Cutting Width/Blades 50" heavy-duty triple blades54" heavy-duty triple blades50" heavy-duty triple blades
Deck Cutting Height 1.5" - 4"1.5" - 4"1.5" - 4"
Deck Construction 12-gauge steel12-gauge steel12-gauge steel
Deck Drive System Heavy-duty Kevlar® beltHeavy-duty Kevlar® beltHeavy-duty Kevlar® belt
Anti-Scalping 4 wheels4 wheels, 1 roller (front)4 wheels, 1 roller (front)
Mulch Kit OptionalOptionalOptional
Deck Spindles Die-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long lifeDie-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long lifeDie-cast aluminum spindle housings w/ball bearings for long life
Deck Pulleys All steel w/heavy-duty bearingsAll steel w/heavy-duty bearingsAll steel w/heavy-duty bearings
Deck Attach/Removal QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools requiredQuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools requiredQuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required
Deck Wash Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing systemPatented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing systemPatented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system
Warranty 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty (See your local independent dealer for warranty details)3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty (See your local independent dealer for warranty details)3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty (See your local independent dealer for warranty details)

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