The Cub Cadet CLT-538 has a hydrostatic transmission, with 7-speed gear, a top forward speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), and reverse speed of 2.5 mph (4 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / ranges7-speed gear
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet CLT-538 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
7-speed gear
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
2.5 mph (4 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Hy-Tran
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
2.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet CLT-538 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Cub Cadet CLT-538’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Gears and range note
For the Cub Cadet CLT-538, read 7-speed gear as the range/speed side of the transmission, not automatically as a manual gearbox count
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Cub Cadet CLT-538 is listed as 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 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 type is Hy-Tran. The oil capacity was not cleanly captured in this row
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet CLT-538 from Hydrostatic, 7-speed gear, and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What transmission does the Cub Cadet CLT-538 have?
The Cub Cadet CLT-538 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Cub Cadet CLT-538 transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Cub Cadet CLT-538 is 7-speed gear.
Is the Cub Cadet CLT-538 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
Is the Cub Cadet CLT-538 transmission fluid listed?
Yes, the captured fluid type is Hy-Tran. Confirm the capacity in the operator manual before servicing.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet CLT-538?
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.
