The Cub Cadet 1604 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 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet 1604 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.5 mph (5.6 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
3.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet 1604 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
For the Cub Cadet 1604, 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 1604’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 1604’s speed specs are simple: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse
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 1604 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
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet 1604 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Cub Cadet 1604 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 1604 go?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is listed at 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse.
What transmission fluid does the Cub Cadet 1604 use?
The captured fluid type for the Cub Cadet 1604 is Hy-Tran. The exact fill capacity was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 1604?
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.
