The Cub Cadet LT1040 is a lawn tractor produced from 2005 to 2008 as part of the LT 1000 Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler SV540 534cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 6 cutting positions and manual lift. It has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 468 lbs with the mower deck, and uses 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 190 CCA and a 15 amp alternator charging system. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch. The LT1040 is related to the LT1042 model.