The Cub Cadet LT1050 tractor engine horsepower found is 25 hp. PTO horsepower found is 18.5 hp.
Engine HP25 hp
PTO HP18.5 hp
Power / weight45.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet LT1050 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
25 hp
PTO horsepower
18.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
38 lb-ft (52 Nm)
Engine displacement
44.2 cu in (0.72 L)
Operating weight
548 lb (249 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
74% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
45.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
25 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
18.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
548 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
45.6 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet LT1050 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet LT1050 tractor engine horsepower found is 25 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 18.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet LT1050 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 38 lb-ft (52 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet LT1050 include 44.2 cu in (0.72 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 548 lb (249 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 74% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet LT1050 is 45.6 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet LT1050, use 25 hp as the engine comparison number and 18.5 hp as the implement-power number.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
