Cub Cadet i1042 Horsepower (18 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet i1042 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 18 hp.

Engine HP18 hp
PTO HP18 hp
Power / weight36.1 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet i1042 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 18 hp
PTO horsepower 18 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement 32.6 cu in (0.53 L)
Engine n 18HP Kohler engine with a 534cc
Operating weight 498 lb (226 kg)
Power-to-weight 36.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class mid-power mower / garden tractor

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

18 hp

Average

23 hp

Low

12 hp

High

40 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

18 hp

Average

18 hp

Low

8 hp

High

35 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

498 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

36.1 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 i1042 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet i1042 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 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 i1042 is 18 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet i1042 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 i1042 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet i1042 include n 18HP Kohler engine with a 534cc and 32.6 cu in (0.53 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet i1042 is 498 lb (226 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet i1042 is 36.1 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note For the Cub Cadet i1042, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 18 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
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.