Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet CLT-538 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 7 forward and reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
7 forward and reverse
Overview
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
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Cub Cadet CLT-538 Engine | |
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16HP gasoline | |
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Cub Cadet CLT-538 Transmission | |
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7-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission — 7 forward and reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
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Attachments
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
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38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet CLT-538 based on its 16 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet CLT-538.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet CLT-538 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet CLT-538.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Cub Cadet CLT-538
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
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