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FeatureCub Cadet 1517TractorCub Cadet LT 1040Tractor
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeGarden TractorLawn Tractor
Horsepower12.7 kW13.4 kW
Weight227.0 kg226.0 kg
Transmission TypeHydrostaticCVT
Length172.7 cm173.0 cm
Years Made20022005-2008
Engine ModelKohler CV490Kohler Courage SV540
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled, inline4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Displacement490 cc535 cc
Bore8.99 cm8.89 cm
Stroke7.70 cm8.61 cm
Front PTO TypeIndependent with electric clutch—
Torque Power2400 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Speed37.6 N·m43.5 N·m
Rated RPM3600 RPM3600 RPM
Compression Ratio8.4:18.5:1
Battery12 V, CCA 270A12 V, CCA 190A
StarterElectricElectric
Height109.0 cm109.0 cm
Wheelbase119.4 cm117.0 cm
Ground Clearance15.2 cm11.5 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity11.4 l11.4 l
Oil Capacity1.9 l1.5 l
Transmission Oil Capacity2.3 l—
Transmission ModelHydro-Gear 311-0710—
GearsInfinite forward and reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed3.7 km/h3.7 km/h
BrakesDry discDry disc
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 15x6x6Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 20x9x8Lawn/turf: 20x10x8
Spark Plug—Champion QC12YC
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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