The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E uses a hydrostatic Tuff Torq K46 transmission, with 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
Transmission modelTuff Torq K46
Forward speed5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E Transmission Specs
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Transmission name / model
Tuff Torq K46
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 XT1 LT42E Transmission Notes
Transmission type note
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E’s captured transmission type is Hydrostatic. Use that before comparing speed, oil capacity or service parts
Forward / reverse speed note
For real use, the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E’s speed specs are simple: 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h) forward and 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h) reverse
Buyer takeaway
If you are comparing tractors, judge the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E from Hydrostatic 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 XT1 LT42E have?
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E transmission is listed as Hydrostatic. That is the main drivetrain detail to check before comparing gears, ranges or speed.
Are the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E gear counts listed?
This row does not show a clean fixed gear or range count for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E. On hydrostatic tractors, top speed and control feel may matter more than gear count.
Is the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E 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 XT1 LT42E 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 XT1 LT42E?
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.
