The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 has a hydrostatic transmission, with Infinite forward and reverse, a top forward speed of 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h), and reverse speed of 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h). Service details captured: oil capacity 2 qt (1.9 L).
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Gears / rangesInfinite forward and reverse
Forward speed5.2 mph (8.4 km/h)
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Gears / ranges / speeds
Infinite forward and reverse
Forward speed
5.2 mph (8.4 km/h)
Reverse speed
2.4 mph (3.9 km/h)
Transmission oil capacity
2 qt (1.9 L)
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
5.2 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
2.4 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Transmission oil capacity comparison
This model
2 qt
Average
28 qt
Low
4 qt
High
70 qt
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
For the Cub Cadet LTX 1046, 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
For the Cub Cadet LTX 1046, read Infinite forward and reverse as the range/speed side of the transmission, not automatically as a manual gearbox count
Forward / reverse speed note
Travel speed for the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 is listed as 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h) forward and 2.4 mph (3.9 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 oil capacity is 2 qt (1.9 L). Confirm the approved fluid type before servicing
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 from Hydrostatic, Infinite forward and reverse, and 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
Is the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Does the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 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 LTX 1046 go?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 is listed at 5.2 mph (8.4 km/h) forward and 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h) reverse.
How much transmission oil does the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 take?
The captured transmission oil capacity for the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 is 2 qt (1.9 L). The fluid type was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet LTX 1046?
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.
