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Years in Production / 2011

Cub Cadet

Lx490

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Cub Cadet Lx490.

48hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2011

Production years

Cub Cadet

Manufacturer

Lx490 / 01

At a glance

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Distributor: Cub Cadet
Manufacturer: Yanmar

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS.

Steering: hydraulic power

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Valves: 2 to 3
Pump Flow: 8.6 gpm32.6 lpm
Steering Flow: 6.5 gpm24.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: 1
Control: position control
Rear Lift At24610mm: 2,760 lbs1251 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Clutch: electro-hydraulic
Rear Type: 540

Electrical

Ground: negative
Battery Volts: 12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 119.3 ci2.0 L
Bore Stroke: 3.307x3.543 inches84 x 90 mm
Power Gross: 48.5 hp36.2 kW
Fuel System: direct injection
Air Cleaner: dual dry element
Rated Rpm: 2600
Starter: electric
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 5.62 qts5.3 L
Coolant Capacity: 5.1 qts4.8 L
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Yanmar 2.0L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank: 11.9 gal45.0 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission: HydraReverser
Transmission Type: power shuttle
Gears: 12 forward and reverse
Clutch: wet disc
Oil Capacity: 34 qts32.2 L

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 124 in314 cm
Width: 69.5 in176 cm
Wheelbase: 74.8 in189 cm
Ground clearance: 15 in38 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 74.8 inches189 cm
Weight: 3,618 lbs1641 kg
Front Tire: 8-16
Rear Tire: 14.9-24

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 8-16
Rear Ag: 14.9-24
Lawn Turf Front: 27x10.5-15
Lawn Turf Front: 27/12LL-15
Lawn Turf Rear: 44x18-20
Lawn Turf Rear: 22.5LL-16.1
Industrial Front: 10-16.5
Industrial Rear: 17.5LL-24

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