The Cub Cadet RZT 22 has a hydrostatic transmission, with a top forward speed of 7 mph (11.3 km/h) and reverse speed of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h). Service details captured: fluid Hy-Tran.
Transmission typeHydrostatic
Forward speed7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Transmission fluidHy-Tran
Cub Cadet RZT 22 Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Forward speed
7 mph (11.3 km/h)
Reverse speed
3.5 mph (5.6 km/h)
Transmission oil / fluid type
Hy-Tran
Transmission Comparison Charts
Forward speed comparison
This model
7 mph
Average
13 mph
Low
5 mph
High
25 mph
Reverse speed comparison
This model
3.5 mph
Average
6 mph
Low
2.5 mph
High
12 mph
Cub Cadet RZT 22 Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Cub Cadet RZT 22’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Forward / reverse speed note
The useful speed numbers are 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse. That gives a better driving comparison than transmission type alone
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 RZT 22 from Hydrostatic and 7 mph (11.3 km/h), not horsepower alone. Transmission setup decides how the tractor actually drives
Is the Cub Cadet RZT 22 hydrostatic or gear drive?
The clean captured transmission type for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 is Hydrostatic. Use that as the first answer, then check gears/ranges and travel speed.
Are the Cub Cadet RZT 22 gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Cub Cadet RZT 22. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
How fast does the Cub Cadet RZT 22 go?
The Cub Cadet RZT 22 is listed at 7 mph (11.3 km/h) forward and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) reverse.
What transmission fluid does the Cub Cadet RZT 22 use?
The captured fluid type for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 is Hy-Tran. The exact fill capacity was not cleanly captured in this row.
What should I check before buying a used Cub Cadet RZT 22?
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.
