They use the K58 trans in the Troy-Bilt GTs and I am not aware that it is even available with ELD. Very good info but I do have a question . Maybe buy a Deere, but Deere's with K66 are pricey. I have a 3% grade in my yard from front to back and I just hauled 90, 11 lb street pavers on a 4 wheel Gorilla Cart up that 400-foot slope with my zero turn mower. The trans is a Hydro-Gear 314-0510. This technology is beneficial because it uses less fuel to mow your lawn and is quieter than using lawn tractors with larger engines. The 5 speed is another option. It uses a friction wheel and disk to change the forward speed of your rider. All of the current transmissions will not coast downhill. That transmission can handle hills and uneven ground well. And you probably wont find anything at a chain department store that is either. I think its interesting the MTD is now using a Hydro-Gear trans in that mower. Hi Mark, Thank you for reading and I am very glad you found the correct mower! The max weight for the K40 transmission in a D130 is 650 lbs. @Anthony, at this time I am not trusting the descriptions on sears.com. If you purchase online they offer Free delivery, an extra 5% off. You are probably glad to hear this. Ive been told that this engine is very good & Ive been told by a mechanic who works for a KUBOTA dealer & he says that this engine is junk ! Hello CaptainSlow, welcome to the forum. We no longer had the huge Victory Gardens that required plowing with the garden tractor and if we did we used rototillers instead. TRANSMISSION GENTRANS VATR (582491201)/ Ive seen a few listed with a type of locking rear differential. On behalf of all of the lurkers who dont post questions/comments: thank you for your dedication to helping/informing others. The 20374 will work for mowing, and light pulling. Hitch looks like it has never been used. Go here to troubleshoot your transmission and get help. Im not sure about the reliability of the website. Hi Max, If you have been mulching leaves the top of the transmission is probably just dirty. The owner suggested that I get an extended warranty on the d110 because some of the d110 hydrostatic transmission have experienced problems after about 2 years. I need a heavy load hauler small yard mower with steep hills to mow and pull heavy loads up , I trashed my yt300 in two years , it just screams and stops on the hills these days ,help . Cant be the clutch because it initially engaged when we changed the fuse, and it never made any noises prior to this to indicate any problems. The Cub Cadet cuts better, steers better and will last longer. It is possible this new injector is different in PWM and new drivers are needed on the PCV to run these injectors. I am looking at the Ariens 42in. Hi Randy, If youve had a Craftsman before with the fender shift lever the 25587s controls are opposite. Its commercial-grade, and I recall reading it has some of the strongest hydro motors you can buy; so I have no concern for that mower (other than the KawasakiIve never cursed at one object so muchsorry, cant express how much I hate that mill). I dont know what division of Sears you are talking to. If not, which transmission does it use, and what are your thoughts about that transmission. Member. The K66 has 1" axles compared to the 3/4" ones on the K46. Craftsman has a few garden tractors that have the heavy duty transmission. Plus, different transmissions have different gear reduction ratios and different numbers of gears. Safety-wise the hydro is the easiest to learn and if you get in trouble just lift your foot off the pedal and the tractor will stop. If there arent any which of these that claim to be are the best? You can stall out a hydro to the point where the wheels stop. The current X300 series John Deeres cost considerably more than the Husqvarna, Cub Cadet and Craftsman Garden tractors. thanks again You have to get up to the Regent to get the GT transmissions. The most common type of automatic transmission currently available is ahydrostatic lawn mower transmission. Dump Carts There are cheap, good carts and expensive, bad carts. If you have problems with the deck on your last lawn tractor this deck will be a lot better. I have never heard of anyone having issues with the K46 with traction control (the one thats in the XT@ you are looking at). We have a manual trans mission Gt 5000. Im looking at spending no more then 1699 and really dont want to spend the money and find out I have invested in junk. Thats just not possible here. I have ariens A22A46 auto trans , the cam configuration for forward an reverse broke seems pretty flimsy. The specs look good. I have a 15 horse hydrostatic drive craftsman lawn tractor. 1. The new Briggs Platinum is smoother than your old 21 HP boxer. For you I feel this may be exactly the mower you are looking for. Consumer Reports does list the Cub Cadet brand as more prone to problems but first that is based on just readers writing in and second the info is two years out of date. Sorry to keep bothering you. The fuel cap is the same unit from the K46. I tried to find out the difference between the 20HP through 25HP Kohler 7000 series (KT715-KT740) engines and have been unable to identify a difference except for the carb. @Anthony, Yes, the 20374 is a light duty CVT that uses the variable speed pulley. Thanks for a great site and keep the info coming. About Paul Sikkema Check out the parts diagram here: Model #247255870 Craftsman lawn, tractor transmission. Been keeping my searches around the 48+ sized decks and preferably under $2500. Turn Tight Automatic Riding Mower, Cub Cadet Lawn Mowers XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. Paul; These transmissions do not need maintenance and I expect them to last the life of the mower. The last time I let my lawn get out of control (an area with 1ft+ tall grass) I was still able to mow at top speed without bogging down, so it would just consume more gas by putting the larger carb on and running at the same RPM to maintain same speed. As far as I know there is only the K46ELD lawn tractor trans and the K66ELD garden tractor trans. (May do the foot pedal). Which One Is This? @Greg, Thats a tough one to diagnose over the Internet. Any point in splitting it open to clean the magnets and filters? I just read some of the reviews on the 20391 and it seems a number of the reviewers werent happy with the RS 800 transaxle. I have less than three-quarters of an acre with moderate slopes and lots of bumps, ruts, roots, etc. Yes, The only real solution is to upgrade the transmission. A20VA46 46 in. But I also have people who dont like the high foot control and the slow reverse in the Element V. So I recommend the K46 if you mow lawn and do light yard work. The automatic has two belts and if you ever use your tractor to pull heavier loads (like loads of dirt in your cart) you will wear out these belts. Cub Cadet Hauler | There are cheap yard carts, good carts and just plain junk. Open the transaxle up and reverse the component that you are not supposed to reverse when you rebuild it (because it would go in reverse). Fast & Free shipping on many items! Mowing, hills and light pulling. The rest of the industry is running away from Kawasaki as fast as they can. Free shipping for many products! The K66 has been around for a long time and considered "bullet-proof" compared to all the other transmissions currently on the market for lawn & garden tractors. Its almost new. it is getting worn. This transaxle has a proven track record in a vast array of . The Troy-Bilt is the exact same mower as the Cub Cadet but they dont have as large of a dealer network. Ill be doing mostly just mowing and snow plowing. Are higher RPM transaxles available without super high wheel spin? Thanks Paul! Does your local SearsHomeTown Store still have one? 42 19HP Riding Mower with a six speed. More robust transmissions such as the K66 will be available in heavy-duty garden tractors as one of the parts that makes them well suited for heavy workloads. The K46 is not serviceable. If you want a striping kit I suggest going to your Simplicity dealer and looking at the Broadmore or Conquest tractors. The way the RS 800 is designed it actually has a lot more torque available to the rear wheels. Hi Bob, I have one question to ask about the Lowes warranty and your tractor. You do not need to depress that pedal to shift the tractor. In fact, I tend to have better luck with glass fiber housings than I do with aluminum. The front end is weak and a lot of the last ones made needed the toe-in fixed right out of the box so make sure it has the full warranty. Which brings up a good point. The two I will show you have the Tuff Torq K58. To go right? Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor. Hi Pedro, The two transmissions are equal. For that extra money I would really expect them to last 2 to 3 times longer than the other brands. Simply put, it prevents the wheels from slipping. The K66D has the electronic . Starting with the K46, which is Tuff Torqs most popular basic transmission, each model with a higher number offers more improvements over the K46: The tradeoff for this improved performance is an increase in price. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. Changing the size of the pullies should affect rear diff speeds. I have a 2007 Husqvarna 2346xls. The second tractor is a dealer only model. With the RS 800 there is more mechanical reduction using gears so you will hear more noise from the trans. You usually set the ground speed and then shuttle tractor forward and reverse as you mow. This is different than any other description I have found concerning transmission problems on this tractor, so I was wondering if you had any thoughts? You can see the XT2 GX54 with Fabricated Deck at your local Cub Cadet dealer and you can read about it more here: XT2 GX54. I also would like to either pull 60 gallon sprayer or utilize 3 point version of same sprayer. This is the transmission of the future because it uses fewer moving parts than a gear trans, can pull heavier loads than an automatic and uses less oil than a hydrostatic. The biggest issue is it pushes the tractor in a straight line. Please advise asap & thanks for everything ! The CVT sounds like the transmission I will look for. That tractor is made for Craftsman by MTD. I was unable to get a parts break down of the Ariens but it does have a variable speed pulley on the top of the trans so it is not a true hydro. I have been looking at the Poulan Pro PB20A46 with the 20 HP Kohler engine and the cvt transmission. Ive always had great luck with 60-inch decks in that price range. Changing the size of the pullies should affect rear diff speeds. Hi, I am looking for recommendations as to a garden or utility tractor for some recently purchased property. Both of these are heavier than the under $2500 bunch and will last considerably longer. After reading your articles and realizing I have a quality 14HP Vanguard Briggs engine, I am second guessing myself for buying the JD (not sure how well it will handle the hill with the transmission, and lower quality engine. Close you eyes and pretend you are gripping a shopping cart. I believe is mostly made by Husqvarna. JB. For most people thats 8 to 10 years of use. What do you think about deck width. This model has a shiftier on the fender. I personally like the fender hydro controls because my foot gets cramps using the foot controls for a long time. I do pull a small wagon with yard scrap. I have about 1 + acre of rough unfinished yard. LGT stands for light garden tractor. That must raise a few eyebrows ! Thanks again. Add a direction reversing lever in the control rod. So if you are looking at any other brands stick with a hydro. The Craftsman T310 Turn Tight 24-HP-V twin 54 inch and the Craftsman T260 Turn Tight 23-HP-V twin 50 inch. M. Mowertec Member. As for craftsman I need the better seat that only cub offers and have not been happy with Sears lately..thanks again, Hi Laurie, The transmission in the XT2 is different than the standard K46. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The TT site lists about 15 K46 versions, not all are Deere specific. It is a good, dependable transmission when used properly. Would you please go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask your question over there. Both will last longer than the rest of the tractor. Sears just kind of fluffed us off. A lawn mowertransmissionis what transmits the power from the engine to the wheels and is responsible for managing the vehicle's speed by altering its torque depending on the conditions. If you want a 54 inch deck in a lawn tractor that will last you have to go up to the $2700-$3300 Garden tractors with the K58 or K66 transmissions. To get a John Deere with a transmission heavy enough to pull all the equipment you have you will have to go up to the Z500 series Deeres. Most lawn tractors, yard tractors, garden tractors and estate tractors in the last 20 years have an aluminum housing and inside that housing is the pump, motor, differential and drive axle. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. So, transmission models like the ZT-2200 (EZT) and the ZT-2800 will be able to handle minimally challenging conditions and as a result will be found in lightweight, residential-grade or mid-grade zero turn mowers. I would like the best most reliable auto transmission in this general price range. The engine is good and will last. The people there love to rebuild and make the old stuff better. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! Here is what Simplicity says about the Broadmoor a LT with the hart of a GT. There should be less than 1/4 inch difference in height. The life of a K46 is anywhere from 200-1000 hours depending on how you use it. Lawn has 2 small slopes that rise about 5ft over 20 ft long. The K58 has one-inch axles like the K66. There are already commercial models that will mow all day long on a single charge. This guide is here to help. That tractor is on clearance and there are very few left. I talk with them regularly and they are quick to fix any issues you may have with a mower or snow blower they sell. This type of transmission takes practice to keep the tires from digging into your lawn but with a little practice these are very easy to use. Just looking on the net which suggests the trans will only last 400-600 hrs. But the hydros with foot controls on all the Craftsman mowers comes with cruise control and drives very similar to a car so many people like that. I also dont like to stop to shift, but I live with it because Im too cheap to buy a better tractor at this point in time. Thanks for the great site and any helpful advice. Any ideas? If you really want a zero-turn look for a used 48 inch ExMark. If you have to repair the engine down the road you are looking at another $1500. Yes, a few hills, pulling a little more than usual and an uneven lawn the 20391 is the better choice. It has the 6 speed manual transmission (which is bullet proof) I use the machine as a true ground engaging tractor, pull heavy loads,etc. They use and inline gear selector instead of the old H-pattern. Answer (1 of 3): TuffTorque makes variations within models to satisfy the equipment manufacturers. When it starts to fail figure out what you want to do differently next time. You cant turn the tractor with the diff locked. It performed well until this year when the transmission shift link, part # 166231, broke. Which engine is best? I was paying $50 week for one property (not huge but way < 4 acres) and the problem was the poor cut quality. Thank you for your comment. Check out tufftorq.com for contact info. CVT Automatic Transmissions Simple to use, ideal for all terrain. $74.95. All the complaints you read dont add up to a recall problem with the trans. I push my tractor to the limit a lot and I question myself sometimes whether or not I should tow 1000 lbs. 3. Hi Guido, Im not a mechanic. https://todaysmower.com/cvt-automatic/ and https://todaysmower.com/general-transmissions-now-has-a-u-s-parts-service-and-sales-center/. Now, the trans is great for what you are going to use the tractor for. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. Both have the same type of fender controls. Which one would you recommend since both of them have the same specs besides the size of the deck? If the clutch is bad the timing of the fuse blowing will be consistent. No, the only transaxle that may handle it is the K66 - all the other will overheat. I have read thru your site extensively and I also got a lot of good information from the page you recommended to JDubs on 2015 tractors over $1500. I looked for a review about the Deere d110. (it blows when I hit a bump, or raise the deck, etc.). The single cylinder 20 HP Kohler is also a good transmission. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Lets see if we can sort them all out. Hi Jim, I remember your tractor but I dont deal with used tractors on this site. I currently have a 2000 or 2001 Craftsman LT 1750 ( 917.272220) with a Kohler Pro 17.5 hp and ?Automatic transmission? That means at least new wheels and tires and probably hubs. 48, stress the spindle/belts less than a wider 54 or 60 inch deck? John Deere L-Series (L110, L111, L118, 120, L13. B.C. Hi Clayton, The direct replacement for you LT1750 is the 25081. If you use it more than that, I would consider the extended warranty. The transmission will last. And are made in Kansas. The most common transmission for lawn tractors today is an internal pump and motor drive systemcalled the hydrostatic transmission. As we know and you have very well informed us, the so called 6-7 speed transmissions arent that good strength wise these days. You may have been looking at the 20381. Ill leave comments on my new to me home owner purchase. The ground speed is controlled by your right hand and the forward/reverse is control with your left hand. Raven MPV-7100/a> uses a hybrid drive system. Would you say that all machines sold today as Garden Tractors with hydrostats would have sufficiently-beefy units for hills, 300-600lb towing, ground-engage etc (Obviously, I wouldnt hold you to it)? 25-HP V-Twin Kohler. You put in a new fuse and it works for about 10 minutes and then blows the fuse. Are you sure its the transmission? I need a garden tractor for hilly aerating in Georgia clay. The correct bagger is the Craftsman 19A30003799 4246 2-Bin Bagger. , Hey Paul Im back! Put the lever on the fender in F and then press the right foot pedal. I would guess GT has tripled their sales for 2015 over last year. This property will need to be mowed (either drop cutting or mulching). Paul, you have a great site. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. I predict that CVT transmissions will replace most of the hydrostatic transmissions within the next 5 years. bold up better. muskogee,ok 74401 where can I find part for cvt trans that plastic part on top of trans/cam configuration controls forward an reverse ? I have D140, 5 years old, with failing T40 transmission. Its pretty much bullet-proof. If you have large open areas to mow the cheaper manual works just as well because you just put it in a gear and gogogo. Its the RS 800 GT. in it however I have not been able to get any specs on it. The Craftsman 20403 uses the G730 Tranny. @Raymond, I have no idea if it will give you the same problems later on but in the meantime get it fixed under the warranty. I'm curious about something on the K66 upgrade if anyone here has done it You did very well to change the oil in your transmission. I do not care for the decks that are cut away on top for a discharge chute . @Shane, We really dont do troubleshooting here (even though sometimes I can guess whats wrong) I suggest you go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask those guys. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, I am very excited to announce that there is now. I have about 3 acres. Only the computer industry has phone techs, but they charge for their time. How do these people stay in business? New parts are expensive but readily available. It takes a little getting used if it's hilly to but overall it's been a great mower no issues. Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! (In higher gears it will pop the front wheels off the ground) I expect the belt to fail completely sometime this year. The pedal on the left side of the tractor is the parking brake. 13. 2. The Super Bronco XP 50 has 20 inch rear wheels and the 50-inch deck so it was made correctly for the trans. I recently purchased my first piece of property so now Ive been researching lawn tractors until everything is becoming a blurred mess in my head. If you ever want to use it to push snow it will hold up. This mower is very similar to his old one but it will have larger tires and a larger 48-inch deck. Please make sure the drives (transmissions) and engine are good before you buy one. No, its the ratio of the engine pulley to the transmission pulley. Sep 1, 2020 / Tufftorq vs. Hydro-gear (again) - My convo with Tufftorq - comments? I also would like to purchase 3 point tiller and snow blower as well. The D130. The gears are simply notches in the speed selector on the dash. Im just wondering because if someone needs a replacement engine, they could buy whatever version of the engine block they can find the cheapest (possibly used) and use the old carb from their blown engine if thats the only difference. I'm moving to a home with roughly 3/4 acre, mostly flat, with lots of landscaping. What do you think. We have 4 dealers, not talking box stores, within a 25 mile radius. Generally, You tractor is worth about $400 in great shape. But there is one tractor left that I think will work well for you. Thank you! That is the engine that he had to work on. Spring? Bill. I live in Hawaii where the grass never stops growing. Small IHT (Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle) with minimal limitation for installation. If you have the transmission in 4 or 5 and the engine at mowing rpm many times you can pick the front wheels off the ground when you let out on the clutch. IHT Transaxle series K (K46, K57, K58, K62, K66, K72)Hydraulic Equipments,Transmissions and Marine GearsProductsKanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. slight inclines , suberbs ,need it to be durable,budget is around 1,600. what is the best deal out there with these requests, respectfully yours, Jeff, not really bias to any. Thank you for that info. The guys over there live and breathe modifying this stuff. Now, with my Ariens at 3.4 hours, I dont know what that part is called on the left hydro motor, but it lost the tension spring. It has the 12 HP Brigs engine and the manual 5 speed transmission. @Bob, Yes, It was rumored that Briggs was completely changing the Simplicity line so I havent been in to big of a hurry to review the current models. To go forward push the fender lever forward or press on the large pedal on the floor board. They get away with this because most people only look at the price. Hey Paul, Im looking to buy a new lawn tractor and Im looking at the Craftsman they sell at Lowes. K66: Installs a hydraulic pressure takeoff mechanism to the K62 Next, place one rear wheel on the ground and spin the free wheel. It has a transmission strong enough for your hills and a deck that will hold up well. The next thing is get it to a mechanic. I am not easy on it and use a pull behind tiller in the garden. To do it right and to have it last at least as long as the first one you have to have clean room conditions. Until then, I have to assume you bought your tractor in the last year so it should be under warranty. I go in tho talk to my local Cub dealer about that mower again .. and he says a used 4 year old Regent Simplicity he has with 255 hours is a better mower. FREE delivery Sun, Apr 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Tran is slipping very badly, barely moving forward. The 20442 has the K46 transmission. I have been using an older LT2000 Craftsman with the same transmission in it as the YT3000 Model 25022. and happy with the quality Id pay it. However, automatic transmissions have been the default on riding mowers for some time. I have a 1/3 of an acre flat but I weigh over 300 lbs, I was told that a garden tractor would carry myweight better. CVTs for lawn tractors essentially a belt and variable pulley system similar to the drive system in a snowmobile or mini-bike. However, no matter which kind you prefer, shopping for a lawn mower with locking differential is a great way to improve your chances of being able to mow almost any terrain. You may want to talk to a large Toro dealer to see if it is cheaper to just replace the drive or if it can be rebuilt. Some of the Higher end Husqvarnas use the K66. Hello Paul, we have a 2009 Toro lawn tractor. K46. Also, if you have any general opinions on Craftsman vs. Cub Cadet vs. John Deere, Id love to hear them. It goes rear. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As an owner the only maintenance you have to do is periodically clean the outside of the case with a leaf blower or garden hose. How much to rebuild or if you have a rebuilt one how much? The Simplicity Broadmoor use's the K57 which is the same tractor as the Snapper LT300. 1. That's where I'm trying to figure out where the difference is between buying the transmission myself and swapping vs. the "upgrade kit" sold elsewhere at nearly $2k Be aware that even if you find a K66 at a reasonable price there are some additional parts that increase the price significantly. $74.95. Here are 2 typical tractors that I recommend. Because they were so heavily built they were also very heavy and would put grooves in your lawn if you mowed the same way more than once or twice. The G-730, on the other hand, has an 8 mph top speed. I figured I'd check the magnet on the fill plug and if it's clean then I'll just change the fluid. To see how tough these new transmissions really are check out spot 1:27 in the next video! Both of these tractors are good machines and worth the extra $150-200 you need to spend. Most of the manufactures including Mahindra and Kubota still have one or two manual transmission tractors. Then crawl under the Toro and check it out. a tractor that will hold up to the hill and snow removal. Your thoughts. I am considering the 4 year extended warranty. Most people only get 2-3 years out of the trans. I have a 2012 Husqvarna YTH 22V42 lawn tractor with 340 hours on it with the "DREADED K46 TRANSAXLE". On the right side of the tractor you push on the big pedal to go forward and push on the little pedal to go backwards. I just bought a 1978 8 hp craftsman mower the gear box gets very hot and brown sludge starts leaking from where gear shift goes into gear box,any body know why? Lastly, Ive noted that youre a very helpful person to people who have questions. It will last you a long time. Its true you get what you pay for when it comes to garden tractors (John Deere is the exception, except for their top of the line tractors and the Simplicity is still a better tractor). In other words the parking brake is automatic on the General Transmissions CVT. 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