The Cub Cadet 72 has a gear-drive transmission, with 3 forward / 1 reverse, a top forward speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), and reverse speed of 2.5 mph (4 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran.
Transmission typeGear drive
Gears / ranges3 forward / 1 reverse
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet 72 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Gear drive
Gears / ranges / speeds
3 forward / 1 reverse
Forward gears
3
Reverse gears
1
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
2.5 mph (4 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
2.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Forward gear count comparison
This model
3 gears
Average
8 gears
Low
2 gears
High
24 gears
Cub Cadet 72 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The transmission type is the headline spec here. On the Cub Cadet 72, the clean captured type is Gear drive
Gears and range note
For the Cub Cadet 72, 3 forward / 1 reverse is the useful gear-count line. It helps show how flexible the tractor is at low speed and transport speed
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Cub Cadet 72 is listed as 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 km/h) reverse. Forward speed matters for transport; reverse speed matters for loader and yard work
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 72 from Gear drive, 3 forward / 1 reverse, and 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
The Cub Cadet 72 transmission is listed as Gear drive. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Cub Cadet 72 transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Cub Cadet 72 is 3 forward / 1 reverse.
Is the Cub Cadet 72 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
Is the Cub Cadet 72 transmission fluid listed?
Yes, the captured fluid type is Hy-Tran. Confirm the capacity in the operator manual before servicing.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 72?
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.
