Cub Cadet LT1040 Reviews

Very Pleased
Model Year: 2011

The first thing that I noticed was how easy the steering was. The tractor seemed like it had power steering. Next I noticed the sharp turning radius that the tractor has. I have been very satisfied with the mower and would buy this brand again.

Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Mulching kit sometimes pops out.

I Should Have Bought Something Else.
Model Year: 2007

I have not had a lot of trouble with this mower except twice the contact wire to the electric mower clutch has broken and needed to be repaired. The single cylinder engine is noisy. I should have bought a twin cylinder engine. I think this mower is just okay. I wish I had bought something better.

Pros: Runs okay.
Cons: Single cylinder engine is noisy. Grass shute for the mower deck causes sound to resonate. You definetly need hearing protection when mowing with this mower.

Good tractor
Model Year: 2006

Tractor initially was working great. Blade spindle bearings failed in second year. Rather than buy "factory" replacements, I bought the bearings at a bearing house and rebuilt all 3 hubs (deck was noisy and kept throwing the belt). Now I am having a problem with the 'park brake' appearing to lockup. If you force it to move forward/aft with the clutch it eventually unlocks, but is also very noisy now.

Pros: fit/feel/design layout
Cons: Lack of "servicable" items such as deck bearings and hydraulic propulsion.