The Cub Cadet RZT 22 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.
Cub Cadet RZT 22 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 Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
Reverse speed comparison
Cub Cadet RZT 22 Transmission Notes
| Transmission type note | The Cub Cadet RZT 22’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts |
|---|---|
| Forward / reverse speed note | The useful speed numbers are 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone |
| 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 RZT 22 from Hydrostatic and 7 mph (11.3 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives |
| Source summary | type: Hydrostatic; forward speed: 7 mph (11.3 km/h); reverse speed: 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h); fluid: Hy-Tran |
Cub Cadet RZT 22 Transmission FAQ
Is the Cub Cadet RZT 22 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Are the Cub Cadet RZT 22 gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Cub Cadet RZT 22. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
How fast does the Cub Cadet RZT 22 go?
The Cub Cadet RZT 22 is listed at 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse.
What transmission fluid does the Cub Cadet RZT 22 use?
The captured fluid type for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 is Hy-Tran. The exact fill capacity was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet RZT 22?
Confirm the exact transmission type, test forward and reverse operation, check for fluid leaks, and verify any service history for the transmission or transaxle.
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.


