The Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD has a hydrostatic transmission, with Infinite forward and reverse, a top forward speed of 7 mph (11.3 km/h), and reverse speed of 7 mph (11.3 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Reverse speed
7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
7 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
7 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Gears and range note
The Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD’s listed range/speed detail is Infinite forward and reverse. On hydrostatic tractors, this may describe ranges rather than old-school fixed gears
Forward / reverse speed note
For real use, the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD’s speed specs are simple: 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 7 mph (11.3 km/h) reverse
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD from Hydrostatic, Infinite forward and reverse, and 7 mph (11.3 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What transmission does the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD have?
The Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD is Infinite forward and reverse.
Is the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 7 mph (11.3 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
Is the Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD 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 FMZ 42 SD?
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.
