The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 uses a hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46 transmission, with Infinite forward and reverse, a top forward speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), and reverse speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Transmission modelTuff Torq K46
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Transmission name / model
Tuff Torq K46
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Transmission control
Foot-pedal control
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
5.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
For the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42, start with the transmission type: Hydrostatic. That tells you whether the tractor is more range/gear focused or easier stop-start driving focused
Gears and range note
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42’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 XT1 LT42’s speed specs are simple: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) reverse
Transmission control note
Transmission control on the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is captured as Foot-pedal control. That is a buyer-detail worth checking on the actual tractor
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 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 XT1 LT42 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 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 XT1 LT42 go?
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is listed at 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) reverse.
Is the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 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 transmission control does the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 use?
The captured transmission control detail is Foot-pedal control. That affects operator feel during mowing, loader work and repeated direction changes.
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.
