The Cub Cadet LT 2138 has a hydrostatic transmission, with Infinite forward and reverse, a top forward speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), and reverse speed of 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Cub Cadet LT 2138 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.2 mph (5.1 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
3.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet LT 2138 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Cub Cadet LT 2138 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 LT 2138’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 LT 2138’s speed specs are simple: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h) reverse
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet LT 2138 from Hydrostatic, Infinite forward and reverse, and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
Is the Cub Cadet LT 2138 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet LT 2138 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Cub Cadet LT 2138 have fixed gears?
The listed transmission detail is Infinite forward and reverse. If the tractor is hydrostatic, treat this as range/speed information rather than a normal manual gear count.
How fast does the Cub Cadet LT 2138 go?
The Cub Cadet LT 2138 is listed at 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h) reverse.
Is the Cub Cadet LT 2138 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 LT 2138?
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.
