The Cub Cadet 1862 has a hydrostatic transmission, with Infinite / variable speed, a top forward speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), and reverse speed of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite / variable speed
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Cub Cadet 1862 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite / variable speed
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.5 mph (5.6 km/h)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
5.5 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
Cub Cadet 1862 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Cub Cadet 1862, the clean captured type is Hydrostatic
Gears and range note
The Cub Cadet 1862’s listed range/speed detail is Infinite / variable speed. On hydrostatic tractors, this may describe ranges rather than old-school fixed gears
Forward / reverse speed note
For real use, the Cub Cadet 1862’s speed specs are simple: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet 1862 from Hydrostatic, Infinite / variable speed, and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Cub Cadet 1862 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Cub Cadet 1862 transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Cub Cadet 1862 is Infinite / variable speed.
Is the Cub Cadet 1862 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 5.5 mph (8.9 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.
Is the Cub Cadet 1862 transmission fluid capacity listed?
This row does not show a clean fluid capacity. Check the operator manual before doing a transmission or hydrostatic fluid change.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 1862?
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.
