Cub Cadet LTX 1040 Riding Lawn Tractor Review
My Review:
I have not actually mowed with this tractor yet this year, but I have mowed with last year’s version of the deck. The 42 inch deck mows well, evenly and gets rid of the grass well. The RevTek™ system allows you to mow in reverse.
- Cub Cadet consumer mowers have transitioned to Briggs & Stratton engine assemblies with attached PTO (power takeoff) clutch shafts that control the operation of your riding mower's blades. Problems with the PTO can cause your blades to either not engage or to fail to properly disengage when you are finished with your cutting job.
- Cub Cadet LT1050 problems is it Pto switch or clutch? I have a 2006 cub cadet lt1050 and the deck blades do not engage and I am suspecting it is the pto clutch switch not working. I checked the wires from the clutch and am getting 4 ohms seems fine to me.
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I know everyone is in a power race but the 19 hp Kohler will have plenty of power to handle this deck and tractor under all normal mowing conditions. Change the oil and filter every 50 hours and this great single cylinder motor will last you the life of the mower.
The only real downfall with this tractor is the transmission. It is the normal MTD Automatic CVT. You will like this trans for mowing, but don’t plan on using it for more than light duty attachments. A small cart, dethatcher, 75 lb fertilizer spreader. If you want to pull more choose a tractor with a hydrostatic trans.
Even though Cub Cadet has a snow thrower available I would recommend at least the LTX1045 if you want to blow snow.
Cub Cadet Ltx 1050 Belt Problems
By the way the order page on homedepot.com is wrong. This tractor does not have a stainless steel frame, and 6 speed trans. I don’t know who wrote it, but……..
Compare this mower to the John Deere 110 and the Craftsman LT 2000. Read my review when you are done here.
My Value/Cost Rating: Rider: Mows Lawn Well, Mulches, Gets Through Tight Spaces Well. Great for 1/4 to 1 Acre Lawns, Light Hauling, No Snow Removal. Accepts Light Attachments & Bagger.
Type: Lawn Tractor. See Tractor Rider Mower Types for a complete explanation.
Engine Type: Good. See Engine Types for a complete explanation.
Transmission Type: Automatic. See Transmission Types for a complete explanation.
Speed Control: Foot Infinite
Accepts Non-Ground Engaging Attachments:
Tractor Attachments:
Final Thoughts:
MTD is a great company and Cub Cadet is the best of their large, varied line. Like Craftsman and John Deere they have a tractor for every homeowner’s budget and lawn. The Cub Cadet’s have a great reputation for good quality lawn tractors and have many loyal fans. The Cub Cadet dealer network is good, though mainly located in rural areas. If you buy one from Home Depot or Lowes be sure you understand the service options available including extended warranties and local service options. One major downfall to me is many of the servicing dealers have the “You buy it here, we service it here” attitude. Meaning if you bought your tractor from a big box store and didn’t set up service from them, your local dealer may not want to do warranty work on your machine. If you end up buying a Cub Cadet and then find out that you have to haul your lawn tractor 40 miles to get it serviced or repaired …. the Cub Cadet may not be the best choice for you.
(As you know I feel that service is a major part of deciding which tractor to buy and I compare all the other service to the Sears nationwide service network. I know no matter where you live in the U.S. you will get the same service from Sears. I am not saying Sears is the best for you. Buying a tractor from the dealer down the street may be the best for you. So compare the repair services offered from the other retailers to the Sears plans BEFORE you buy your tractor from them and be sure you can live with their rules. The most common problem today is fuel related issues so be sure their warranty and extended warranties cover this. (Sears Protection Plan Does) Sears has 10,000 service techs that come right to your home to service and repair the tractor you purchased from them. Sears protection plans cover all trip charges, fuel related problems and labor for up to 5 years. They also will give you a 25% discount through searpartsdirect.com on parts not covered)
There are very few negatives with this mower as long as you understand that it is a good quality mower designed to mow lawns well. Take care of it (do the normal maintenance all lawn mowers need) and it will last you a long time. I like this lawn mower for what it is designed for.
Tractor Supply has the best and most up-to-date description this year. The following is from their website.
The Cub Cadet® Series 1000 Lawn Tractor is one of the most innovative and maneuverable lawn tractor in its category. It features a welded steel frame that is the thickest in the industry – giving you the dependability you deserve. Combine that with a premium cutting system that leaves no grass uncut, and you’ve got a lawn tractor that can’t be beat. Not to mention its industry leading 3-year limited warranty, so you know that your Cub Cadet® 1000 Series Lawn Tractor will continue to keep the investment you call home looking beautiful.
- 19 HP* Kohler® OHV engine
- 42 in. twin blade deck
- Exclusive 12 in. turning radius easily mows around obstacles, reducing trimming and the need to back up
- Adjustable seat and comfort grip steering wheel gives everyone a relaxing day behind the wheel
- Cutting deck system engineered with a 2 in. blade overlap
- SmartJet™ deck wash system lets you attach your hose directly to the deck for cleaning
- Accurate, easy-to-read gas gauge
- Mulch kit available
- *As rated by engine manufacturer
- 3 year limited warranty
It’s one thing to talk innovation – it’s another to back it up. Cub Cadet®, has been backing it up for decades. How? By building riding tractors, utility vehicles, commercial mowers, and compact tractors that work harder and perform better than anything else. Cub Cadet is committed to moving outdoor power equipment forward. The world around us is constantly advancing. Shouldn’t the machines we use to care for it advance too?
Note: This product is not available for sale in or shipment to all states.
So we bought a brand new Cub Cadet system in May, 2017 from Tractor Supply in Merrimack, NH. Wife and I are both over 60 and pushing lawnmowers and shoveling snow are just not in the cards for us any more. Initially, things were fine, but after a couple dry weeks I went to mow the lawn and immediately was covered with dust and lawnclippings, down my back, in my face, eyes....it took a few days but found that the cover for the lawn bagger was NOT fitted properly, and the molded plastic cover was allowing debris to blow directly at me. After several phone calls to Cub Cadet (MTD) I was connected with Bob Schuck, who is supposedly a manager.....after not being able to mow our yard for most of the 2017 season, we finally received the replacement top cover, but now is has already snowed once.....so obviously will not know if the cover actually solves the problem or not until next year (20180 So NOW, we are in December and the first snow storm has arrived....we took painful stepps to assure every aspect of the snowblower assembly was correctly installed.....but none of that matter....less than 1/2 way through the storm the blower/auger stopped rotating....nothing is broken, nothing has popped out of place or off the pulleys.... Well guess what.....the stupid machine designers apparently went with the cheapest, weakest main drive belt they could find, and it is NOT heavy enough to handle the driving of the augers once they get loaded with snow.....so the only way to use it is to cut 6' or less wide paths through the 4' of fluffy snow, while moving the tractor at less than a snail's pace..... I have already sent more than a couple emails to Bob Schuck, at Cub Cadet, as well as talking to the Tractor Supply store manager in Merrimack (Bryan), but neither of them has had the courtesy to call me back.......... This is NOT over......I did NOT spend nearly $4000.00 for a useless paperweight...........