The Cub Cadet 73 has a hydrostatic transmission, with 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 and oil capacity 26 qt (24.6 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet 73 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
2.5 mph (4 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Hy-Tran
Transmission oil capacity
26 qt (24.6 L)
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
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
26 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Cub Cadet 73 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Cub Cadet 73 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Hy-Tran and the listed capacity is 26 qt (24.6 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet 73 from Hydrostatic 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 73 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does every Cub Cadet 73 transmission have a gear count?
No. Hydrostatic and CVT-style transmissions may be listed by range or variable speed instead of simple forward/reverse gear numbers.
How fast does the Cub Cadet 73 go?
The Cub Cadet 73 is listed at 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 2.5 mph (4 km/h) reverse.
How much transmission oil does the Cub Cadet 73 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 26 qt (24.6 L), and the captured fluid type is Hy-Tran.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 73?
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.
