k46 vs k66
That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. You charge the mower using normal household current. 19HP 42 in. It has a 4-1/4"-diameter input pulley mounted under the 8-1/2"-diameter cooling fan, with the pulley centerline 4-7/8" above the case-seam centerline. Shops in my area do not rebuild them due to the high labor $$. It took a couple visits and many phone calls to find a Husqvarna lawn mower dealer and it is not in a reasonable proximity to my home. Several manufacturers produce hydrostatic lawn mower transmissions for different types of riding mowers. 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brand as more prone to problems but first that is based on just readers writing in and second the info is two years out of date. What do you think of these Hustler ZTM? I dont expect it to be a true hydro for the cheap price HD is asking for it. (its called wear and tear) Did you just talk to the store or did they take it to a service center for repair? They are currently limited by battery technology and battery price but that is changing fast. 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 . Do you know of any true manual shift gear drives? Its pretty much bullet-proof. Electric Riding Mower Lithium-Ion and Lead Acid Battery- 10 Best Tips. The $12-1300 machines are now all using a light duty CVT. 4. Keith. You cant mow that fast but you can zip around the yard doing other chores faster than the K66. Correct, you PUSH the handle in the direction you want to turn the cart. It was made by Husqvarna and has the Hydro-Gear 730 garden tractor transmission. And you probably wont find anything at a chain department store that is either. What seems to be the best value for what I need is the Troy-bilt Super Bronco 54 XP GT garden tractor. I will report back. These transmissions are sized to the mower application so a lawn tractor trans is designed for mowing and light hauling. Are you sure its the transmission? What do you think. I have all kinds of attachments (aerators, rakes, trailers, etc. To go forward push on BOTH levers. Hi Steven, The seller is correct. The price is right. There are no reviews because it just runs.. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. I am especially concerned with the nylon composite transmission housing and potential for fatigue cracking due to vibration, etc. Both will last longer than the rest of the tractor. @PJ. Tuff Torq K46AC E170, E180. It also has the larger tires and garden tractor frame. To go left? (Do you ever rate/review the Simplicity mowersI did not see it on a search of Todaysmowers.comI was impressed they used Vangard and Command enginesback in the day). Im certainly interested in such an option for plowing snow in the winter. Item#7120374000 lists the trans as an auto. After much research, I pulled the trigger on a Simplicity Prestige for my hilly and uneven yard but spent $8000 on it. They all basically mount in the same spot but the linkages for the shifter and brake are usually what needs to be modified. If the price of the tractor is less than $1500 its not the heavy duty CVT. I have an 1/2 acre with mostly hills with some trees and bushes. John Deere L-Series (L110, L111, L118, 120, L13. I used it to mow and to pull an overloaded yard cart up hills for years, but that finally caught up with me. The Cub Cadet cuts better, steers better and will last longer. There are some threads about that on one or more sites. You can save even more money and still have a great garden tractor with the Craftsman Pro 20445 and Craftsman Pro 20443. Just checking to see if anyone has heard of any K66 reverse problems. Hi Pedro, The two transmissions are equal. Hey Paul, A few of the high-end commercial mowers are now using enclosed cast iron hydros. That little Cub Cadet actually uses a transmission from a much larger tractor so in this case its over built. If I could get 4 acres mowed for $35 ? I have the transmsision shown in video # 2, gentrans RS 800, the gear selector cam shown at 1.10 sec has shattered ,where can I gat a replacement cam? Its not designed at all to mow pastures or rough areas. Commonly used in Lawn/Yard Tractors. https://todaysmower.com/general-transmissions-now-has-a-u-s-parts-service-and-sales-center/. I do not care for the decks that are cut away on top for a discharge chute . The Craftsman T310 Turn Tight 24-HP-V twin 54 inch and the Craftsman T260 Turn Tight 23-HP-V twin 50 inch. One is not noticeably better than the other. The stability and solid feel of the GT was enhanced by that repair. The 2001 looked bad but come to find out the only thing wrong with it was a bad battery and bad fuel. The K46 is not serviceable. Hi Lynn, I do not recommend a manual transmission. They offered it on a couple of Cub Cadet lawn tractors last year with a K46 but have dropped it for 2016. Yes, The only real solution is to upgrade the transmission. Where can be problem? New parts are expensive but readily available. The next thing is get it to a mechanic. Do you like thaht tractor? Then the fender control Craftsman. Im not crazy about the idea of having to stop every time I need to shift gears, but Im also not crazy about having to use my right hand (instead of my left foot) to control my speed. I suggest waiting another month or two so I can give you the best choices for 2019. What do you think about it and about the new EFI engine? 3. I have a few hills in my yard but also want to be able to pull a 4x8 aluminum golf cart trailer around to move deck chairs, hoses, brush, etc. Do you think this mower will hold up in hilly terrain? Zero-turn mowers are a mowing companys dream but a nightmare for the Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for John Deere 190C Tractor Tuff Torq AM135071 K62 Hydro Transmission at the best online prices at eBay! I live in Hawaii where the grass never stops growing. How durable are the Husqvarna lgt54dxl transmissions? I dont have a good source for individual parts but here is a place to start General Trans Parts page. They do not differentiate chainsaw dealers from lawn mower dealers. Hi Marc, I never suggest rebuilding a hydro. because used will not have a warranty. If you would like to move up to a V-Twin here is the review of the 20390. However, when it comes to transmissions for residential and semi-pro lawn mowers, there are two big names to know: If you see a lawn mower transmission identified with a code that begins with the letter K, youre looking at a Tuff Torq transmission. The transmission is the standard K46 thats found in most lawn tractors with the optional diff lock. The ground speed is controlled by your right hand and the forward/reverse is control with your left hand. To stop, pull them back. There are four basic types of transmissions: In the past, riding mowers and vehicles such as lawn and garden tractors used manual gear drive transmissions to change the mowers ground speed. I realize I would need to fit any kind of unit to my current engine output shaft and my transaxle. It looks like some of the Cub Cadet GT and John Deere gt use the k58. Most of the manufactures including Mahindra and Kubota still have one or two manual transmission tractors. Another thing that most people miss about the Craftsman T1800 (model #20376) is it has a cast iron front axle. Copy all those numbers. OP . lower gears different gear ratios? And are made in Kansas. The trans takes the full engine RPM at the pump. Measure the drive pulley on the engine and the drive pulley on the transmission. Thats why Im here to help you find the best for you. If the engines were junk , why would KUBOTA have them in the first place ? If you have had problems going up your hills in the past the XT2 GX54 with Fabricated Deck has a feature where both rear wheels will get traction to pull you up the hills. Unlike zero-turn mowers that havetwo independent transaxles, ridingmowers have another feature that works with the transmission to create even more traction: the locking differential. These tractors have many more features like 6 inch turning radius, long life engines and nice seats. Which brings up a good point. 2. The current range for good quality lawn tractors is between $1350 and $1999. Tuff Torq Aftermarket Services 6041 Hunter Road Talbott TN 37877. Can you tell me what the difference is and which one is better? This is the one I was leaning towards. The main selling points are the K58 TT transmission and size of the deck. I bought this mower new I guess it was back in 1986. Just looking on the net which suggests the trans will only last 400-600 hrs. which would you recommend? Hi Paul, Ive been using a Troybilt Super Bronco 50 cut with the Kohler KT725 24HP engine for 4 years. Craftsman Pro Series 50 26 HP V-Twin Kohler Garden Tractor with Turn Tight Extreme. I only cut grass with the mower, and may pull a cart with bags of mulch down the hill each spring. My D140 is 9 years old now and I have 430 hours on it. I dont review and test them but I will tell you the local dealer is just about as important as the actual brand of tractor. Hydrostatic transmissions are very easy to use. Its the most popular transmission installed in lawn tractors. Is bsing me ? The 20409 has not been made for two years. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. Check it out and then we can go from there to find the right mower for you. I used Castrol as well, it was the only xW50 oil I could find at the time I did mine 4 years ago. The Ariens Riding Lawn Mower. https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/lawn-and-garden-tractors/xt2/lx42 Fast & Free shipping on many items! Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! Dont use this transmission to pull heavy loadsyou will tear up the friction wheel. My question is if the t2 transmission is better than the k46? So. Hi Bryan, 1. These batteries then are used to power the lawn mower just like an all electric lawn mower. A large lever on each side of the seat controls that side transmission. Yes, all hydrostatic and CVT transmissions today have some poly or resin parts in them. Greetings from Winchester, VA. For many years I have mowed my 3 acre yard with an old 1970s Bolens QS16. Because the transmission plays such an important role in handling speed, its also an important part of making sure that your mower has the right amount of torque to handle the most challenging backyard conditions: Lower gears might provide more tractions but can't go fast, and vice versa. 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 have a Husqvarna YTH2648TDRF with a Tuff Torq K46Cr in the back end. 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. The forward and reverse is controlled by either a lever on the right fender or two pedals on the right side floorboard. To go in reverse put the fender lever in R and press on the right foot pedal. Take some time to research them and Massey Ferguson. To research your parts you really need the numbers off of the transmission itself. Im not sure about the reliability of the website. Thanks for your help. This site is great and thank for all the advice. The Super Bronco XP 50 has 20 inch rear wheels and the 50-inch deck so it was made correctly for the trans. But in the meantime check to make sure no one has pulled out the coast lever on the back of the tractor. An automatic transmission on the gray Craftsmans is a variable speed belt drive. If the trans part number comes up at searspartsdirect its a rs800. thanks again From their video, it looks like it may. Its a dealer only model and your local dealer may have to order one in. I do like the CVT in the Poulan Pro PB20A46. Cheers. By the way Mahindra is the largest utility tractor manufacture in the world. Just mowing flat lawns they will hold up. What do you think. By the way, The rest of the Simplicity tractors like the Conquest and Prestige are good, high-end tractors. For the same price or less as the 2015 X310 you can get a Craftsman Pro with larger tires, power steering, larger deck, arm rests, and a lot bigger Kohler 7000 Elite engine. $10.99 $ 10. I have a 3 yo DT3000 Craftsmen that has been great. Now we come to the K66 upgrade. Co., Ltd. Dec 18, 2018 / Info About K46 Thru K72 Transaxles. If it was that is not covered? MTD has their own CVT. The Regent is just a normal lawn tractor with a high price tag so the dealer can make a profit. See picture. The 27048 does not have Turn Tight Extreme because the tractor will not turn that tightly with the diff locked. The engine is shot and uses about a half quart of oil for every tank of gas I put in. It will last for your lawn. Everyone uses the same transmissions so it doesnt have to be a Craftsman Mechanic. A garden tractor transmission is heavier duty and can be used not only for mowing but ground engaging tasks like pulling a DR Power Grader/a>. I think its interesting the MTD is now using a Hydro-Gear trans in that mower. Just so you know the RZT is for mowing lawns. If there arent any which of these that claim to be are the best? The hydrostatic drive started making a lot of noise this year. DO NOT buy a John Deere. around $5000 plus the deck. The Cub dealer didnt have any brochures or specs left on the 14 models. Other direction I may look is the 2014 Cub Cadets because I my 42 snowblower would still fit on those models (not sure which ones specifically, but its the 42 MTD snowblower that has been around for the last 10-15 years). Thanks for the feedback.I will likely try to fix the mohawk and sell the D130. The reverse portion of the RS 800 is a high speed to very low speed gear reducer and the speed reduction is all done with gears. Only spending $1699 wont get you anything capable of the tasks you mention. The foot pedals seem well positioned and easy to use, great seat too! You need a lot of power and torque to get moving while maintaining grip for traction. 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. Trans replacements are usually around $800 if you have someone buy new parts and do the work. Im replacing a 38/14 hp MTD with a 7 speed shift-on-the-go manual. Thanks for a great and informative website. On models with a hydrostatic trans they list it as a hydrostatic one. The other two are Craftsman Pro made by MTD (Cub Cadet) They have the K58 Garden Tractor transmission. Best regards. Very good info but I do have a question . Thought it must be the clutch so we ordered one from sears. I have a Cub LT46 XT1 which has 22HP and I cant imagine needing to put the larger carburetor on it for more power. I have two that are great choices. While waiting for it to arrive I read the manual and researched the web and found that it might be the 30 amp fuse,so we found and changed it and it started right up. 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 think I finely understand. Are there any lawn tractors made today without the pedal drive? I suppose this one isnt anything special either since its at the local Rural King store? But I want to replace these parts, but dont know what they are or what they do. Laurie, The biggest problem with lawn tractors and hills is the transmissions. Hi B.C. One last thing. Check out the parts diagram here: Model #247255870 Craftsman lawn, tractor transmission. Did they inspect it and tell you the belt from the transmission to the engine was broke or bad? Your Kubota mechanic is behind the times. You can stall out a hydro to the point where the wheels stop. I plan on using a small trailer and plowing in the winter. In other words the parking brake is automatic on the General Transmissions CVT. I have been hearing of almost no instances of problems now. Use this link to check it out on Sears.com: The Cub Cadet tractors I showed you will do the job and last but they are twice the money you have budgeted. A Kohler or Kawasaki engine with a CVT transmission and heavy gauge deck with mulching included would be great. I am going to attempt to make some adjustments myself to see if I can fix it. Is the shorter wheelbase a Pro Series attrbute? It has a transmission strong enough for your hills and a deck that will hold up well. The people there love to rebuild and make the old stuff better. Any point in splitting it open to clean the magnets and filters? 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? I want something that will do good on a hill and I may also try to put a striping kit on at some point. It is the only Craftsman Lawn Tractor that has the cast iron axle. There are very few parts that wear in these transmissions and the recently introduced Element V from General Transmissions for your yard tractor is now stronger and requires less worry than all the hydrostatic transmissions. (Its also a good driving tractor), This tractor has been around for two years and has proven to be a great lawn tractor. Thanks. the inevitable quest of how to take care of it I may need to use my push mower for some trimming. The K66 is bulletproof and is as reliable as the G730 plus it has the electronic differential lock so it is my number one choice for you. You can get this tractor at Home Depot or you local Cub Cadet Dealer. So, at this point in time the current models are not lasting 2-3 times longer. I weigh about 250. The 25081 is a lot easier to get on and off. : https://services.generaltransmissions.com/en/?lang=en. Like. I know this is land engagement but thought maybe since they kind of push as they go along that maybe they would be ok? All the complaints you read dont add up to a recall problem with the trans. CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Electrics are coming and I feel in the next 5 years you will see affordable homeowner versions. Looking to purchase a second hand cub cadet rzt s46 with 426 hours on it. I just checked Sears.com and the deal is very good right now. I dont know which models are at your Home Depot. 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. Hi David, Husqvarna is the only one of the three still using the K66. Youve done your research but the 25081 does not have any reviews up yet on Sears.com. WOW what a tractor for the money. I also pull a cart with prunings in it from time to time. 22 HP V-Twin Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. The K46 and K71 use the same diameter input shaft, so using the K46 drive pulley fits perfectly. You use your right hand to set the speed of your tractor, to stop the tractor and to make the tractor to go in reverse. $14.50 shipping. Any additional info for a replacement would be appreciated. The rest of the industry is running away from Kawasaki as fast as they can. It has the 12 HP Brigs engine and the manual 5 speed transmission. I dont know if John Deere even has a locking diff anymore in the X500 series. To go right? lower gears. I want one that sounds like my old car! That is really what is going on with most of the reviews of the CVT. This is the introduction of IHT Transaxle series K (K46, K57, K58, K62, K66, K72).In the field of gears, hydraulic equipments, transmissions, marine gears and mashine tools ,Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Hi Justin, It really depends on what you are doing with it. Use a camera or the camera on your phone. There doesnt seem to be many mowers to choose in this category. Its not that much more than the Husqvarna or XT2 Cub Cadet and quite a bit cheaper than the equivalent John Deere or Simplicity. With an external oil reservoir and a external oil filter (both for the hydro . Thanks, Ray, Hi Ray, The 3-bin bagger is for older Craftsman tractors made by Husqvarna. I may think about getting a tiller attachment, but dont think I can cost-justify the prices. 20 V-Twin HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic Gas Front-Engine 960460063 uses the automatic. . Home Depot: John Deere E160 48 in. Right? Used parts are sometimes available, but rarely cheap. That said, A good garden tractor with a heavy duty transmission that will last many years is going to be around $3000. Get a set of original equipment blades (from a Simplicity dealer) and compare them to your blades. 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