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Cub Cadet 3240 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3240 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW

The Cub Cadet 3240 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW is the lighter machine (248 kg vs 364 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3240 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet 3240 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
Image courtesy of White's Farm SupplyReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3450Reference
Idle RPM
1450-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
120 cmReference
Weight
364 kgReference
248 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
20x10Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
20x10Reference
Length
183 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
Rear axle
29 mmReference
Cub Cadet 3240 attachments
3240 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
1050-KH
Kohler engineReference
1050-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
1050-VT
Briggs & Stratton engineReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
LTX 1050 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal under the seat on the LTX 1050 KW.Reference
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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