The Cub Cadet LT1046 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. PTO horsepower found is 19.5 hp.
Engine HP23 hp
PTO HP19.5 hp
Power / weight44.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet LT1046 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23 hp
PTO horsepower
19.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
33 lb-ft (45 Nm)
Engine displacement
38.1 cu in (0.62 L)
Engine
Kohler 624cc
Operating weight
513 lb (233 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
84.8% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
44.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
23 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
19.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
513 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
44.8 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 LT1046 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet LT1046 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 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 LT1046 is 19.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet LT1046 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 LT1046 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 LT1046 is 33 lb-ft (45 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 LT1046 include Kohler 624cc and 38.1 cu in (0.62 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet LT1046 is 513 lb (233 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 LT1046 is 84.8% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet LT1046 is 44.8 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Cub Cadet LT1046 is engine power at 23 hp and PTO power at 19.5 hp.
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.
