Cub Cadet LT1045 lawn tractor: review and specs

The Cub Cadet LT1045 is a 2WD lawn tractor from the LT1000 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) from 2005 to 2008. The Cub Cadet LT1045 is equipped with a 0.6 L single-cylinder gasoline engine and hydrostatic transmission Hydro-Gear 0510 with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LT1045 lawn tractor used the Kohler Courage SV600 engine. It is a 0.6 L, 597 cm², (36.4 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 94.0 mm (3.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. This engine produced 20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) of maximum horsepower and 50.0 N·m (5.1 kg·m, 36.9 ft·lb) of peak torque. The Cub Cadet LT 1045 is equipped with manual steering, dry disc brakes, open operator station and 13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for Cub Cadet LT 1045 lawn tractor:

Mid-mount Cub Cadet: 46 inch (1,160 mm) mower deck with three-blades and manual lift.
Front-mount Cub Cadet 190-674: 46 inch (1,160 mm) blade.
Front-mount Cub Cadet 190-673: 42 inch (1,060 mm) front-mount two-stage snowblower with manual lift.

Cub Cadet LT1045 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LT1045
Length	1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Width	1,245 mm (49 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Weight	226 kg (498 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V CCA: 190A
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Kohler Courage SV600
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.6 L, 597 cm², (36.4 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	94.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.7 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Horsepower	20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20 HP)
Torque	50.0 N·m (5.1 kg·m, 36.9 ft·lb)
Starter	Electric
Oil type	10W-30
Oil capacity	1.5 L (1.59 US. qt, 1.32 Imp. qt.)
Oil change	Every 100 h
Spark plug	Champion QC12YC
Spark plug gap	0.76 mm (0.030 in)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission model	Hydro-Gear 0510
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	2.25 L (2.38 US. qt, 1.98 Imp. qt.)
Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO spped	–

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