The Cub Cadet 802 has a gear-drive transmission, with 3 forward / 1 reverse. Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran and oil capacity 7 qt (6.6 L).
Transmission typeGear drive
Gears / ranges3 forward / 1 reverse
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet 802 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Gear drive
Gears / ranges / speeds
3 forward / 1 reverse
Forward gears
3
Reverse gears
1
Transmission oil / fluid type
Hy-Tran
Transmission oil capacity
7 qt (6.6 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
7 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Forward gear count comparison
This model
3 gears
Average
8 gears
Low
2 gears
High
24 gears
Cub Cadet 802 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Cub Cadet 802 is Gear drive. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Gears and range note
The captured gear/speed setup is 3 forward / 1 reverse. Use it with top speed before judging the transmission
Fluid and service note
For service work, the captured transmission fluid is Hy-Tran and the listed capacity is 7 qt (6.6 L). Confirm both in the manual before changing fluid
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet 802 from Gear drive and 3 forward / 1 reverse, not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
What is the main transmission spec for the Cub Cadet 802?
The main captured transmission detail is Gear drive. In plain terms, it is more old-school and mechanical, with fixed ratios that matter for pulling, tilling and field work.
How many gears or speeds does the Cub Cadet 802 have?
The Cub Cadet 802 gears/ranges line is listed as 3 forward / 1 reverse. Hydrostatic rows may describe ranges instead of fixed manual gears.
Are the Cub Cadet 802 forward and reverse speeds listed?
This row does not show clean forward/reverse speed values. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet for exact travel speed.
How much transmission oil does the Cub Cadet 802 take?
The listed transmission oil capacity is 7 qt (6.6 L), and the captured fluid type is Hy-Tran.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet 802?
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.
