The Cub Cadet LT 1018 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 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Cub Cadet LT 1018 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.2 mph (5.1 km/h)
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
3.2 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet LT 1018 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The key drivetrain answer for the Cub Cadet LT 1018 is Hydrostatic. That matters first because transmission type changes how the tractor feels more than a small horsepower difference
Gears and range note
The captured gears/ranges detail for the Cub Cadet LT 1018 is Infinite forward and reverse. Hydrostatic setups usually matter more for control feel than fixed gear count
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet LT 1018 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
What transmission does the Cub Cadet LT 1018 have?
The Cub Cadet LT 1018 transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
What are the Cub Cadet LT 1018 transmission gears or ranges?
The captured gears/speeds detail for the Cub Cadet LT 1018 is Infinite forward and reverse.
Is the Cub Cadet LT 1018 transmission speed good?
The captured travel speeds are 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h) reverse. That is enough to compare it against similar tractors for mowing, transport and yard work.
Is the Cub Cadet LT 1018 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 should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet LT 1018?
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.
