The Cub Cadet 1620 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 7 mph (11.3 km/h) and reverse speed of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran and oil capacity 2 qt (1.9 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet 1620 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.5 mph (5.6 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Hy-Tran
Transmission oil capacity
2 qt (1.9 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
7 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
3.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
2 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Cub Cadet 1620 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Cub Cadet 1620, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Cub Cadet 1620 is listed as 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Hy-Tran and the listed capacity is 2 qt (1.9 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet 1620 from Hydrostatic and 7 mph (11.3 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Cub Cadet 1620 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Does every Cub Cadet 1620 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
Is the Cub Cadet 1620 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
How much transmission oil does the Cub Cadet 1620 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 2 qt (1.9 L), and the captured fluid type is Hy-Tran.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 1620?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor transmission specs can change by year, market, serial range, transaxle, trim and option package. Please check the operator manual, service manual, build sheet and official cubcadet.com website for official transmission information before servicing or buying parts.
