That is the engine that he had to work on. I dont know what division of Sears you are talking to. The fiber housing take shock load and impact loads a lot better than aluminum. 25-HP V-Twin Kohler. The foot pedals seem well positioned and easy to use, great seat too! Is bsing me ? Thanks for your help. If it was that is not covered? To go forward push on BOTH levers. Hey Paul I have asked questions about my '09 Exccellerator before and from what I understand it has a hydrogear G730 trans. Thanks. Marlton, NJ. Plus, different transmissions have different gear reduction ratios and different numbers of gears. Do the GT RS 800 CVT transmissions drive both rear wheels? To back the tractor up pull the fender lever to the rear or press the small pedal on the floorboard. 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. I am open to any possibilities it doesnt have to be a hydro. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. The transmission is causing all manner of problems and Husqvarna are less than enthusiastic to resolve it under warranty. How many hours are you guys getting from a 40J transaxle. Are you sure its the transmission? Until then, I have to assume you bought your tractor in the last year so it should be under warranty. I recently entered the market for a new lawn tractor in the $1000 to $1300 price range. If you would like to move up to a V-Twin here is the review of the 20390. Just remember ZTRs are lawnmowers not field mowers so cut the grass when it gets no more than 12 inches tall. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. I realize I would need to fit any kind of unit to my current engine output shaft and my transaxle. You cant turn the tractor with the diff locked. I just thought when you said, its probably a T2 or less, you werent sure. Tractors with the transmissions G7, G730 and K66 are all heavier than the XT2 with the K58. Hi Randy, I cant recommend using a tiller behind the lawn tractors. Lynden Wa It was made by Husqvarna and has the Hydro-Gear 730 garden tractor transmission. You need a riding lawn mower that can get you through obstacles rather than just spinning the wheels, or leaving you stuck on an incline. Im tired of returning these things as this will be mower number 4 I return to Home Depot and will NOT buy mowers from them again. There are some threads about that on one or more sites. I would guess GT has tripled their sales for 2015 over last year. The new Gator blades are almost 1/8 longer than the originals, and the mohawk eventually showed up on the original blades as well (not sure when it happenedafter sharpening the old blades? It takes a little getting used if it's hilly to but overall it's been a great mower no issues. From your research, does this tractor use one of the ne Element V transmissions? So if you are looking at any other brands stick with a hydro. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 24 HP V-Twin ELS. Recently got a 917_259530 hydro by craftsman that was running fine but now it wont move either direction now and I feel a slight tug. I plan on using a small trailer and plowing in the winter. For that extra money I would really expect them to last 2 to 3 times longer than the other brands. Im wondering if they ever let him out of the back to he can see the new stuff . Its not that much more than the Husqvarna or XT2 Cub Cadet and quite a bit cheaper than the equivalent John Deere or Simplicity. on the CVT transmission from G.T. 19HP 42 in. I have determined that I need to buy a unit with a fabricated deck to get the square cut / flat faced discharge chute [no need to say why but it is a safety issue]. Tuff Torq told me that a new $1000 transmission would last no more than 100 hrs if I bought one. I have all kinds of attachments (aerators, rakes, trailers, etc. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Have you changed to the new blades from Power Equipment Discounters? They just have a few different options and paint color. 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. It is a good, dependable transmission when used properly. 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. The Ariens compares favorably to the 28884 craftsman made for them by MTD. This is sometimes listed as a manual transmission but it is actually a CVT. I am currently looking at either a manual or automatic transmission model, but wondering about the reliability and maintainability aspects of the two compare. I will soon have 2 acre property with very gentle rolling hills. Who Makes The Best Lawn Tractor or Zero Turn For You? I was wondering why my Craftsman riding mower rear wheel was only spinning one wheel when it was stuck in the mud, thought something was wrong with rear transmission, now I know better. I am not easy on it and use a pull behind tiller in the garden. Any other recommendations for other brands/models in the same price range as the XT2 GX54 (or cheaper!) Twenty years ago the gear drive transmission was the most popular but today automatic hydrostatic and automatic CVT transmissions have replaced them in popularity. I am looking at getting the 2015 Cub Cadet XT2 GX54. Troy-Bilt Zero-Turn Mower Review Inexpensive Quality ZTRs. K62: Simple basic model. If you want green technology, no gas engine emissions and 30% less noise on your lawn this is an up and coming alternative to gas powered lawn mowers. You need a lawn tractor with the heavy duty transmission. for the tractors rear weight, plus you, plus the trailer, plus the load. Most of these transmissions are controlled by individual levers called lap bars that sit in front of you. Youve done your research but the 25081 does not have any reviews up yet on Sears.com. Cheers. It has the hydro lever on the fender. That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. 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. How you feel about this? There are already commercial models that will mow all day long on a single charge. elbow on fill port of hydro chamber will be attached to a remotely located expansion reservoir via a. rubber tube. FREE delivery Sun, Apr 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. DES CR IPTION TUFF TORQ PART NO. Any point in splitting it open to clean the magnets and filters? Im sure all is fine there. I would go for the X370. The tractors were made by two different companies (the Toro was made by MTD?) I havent been able to find much information on the HG transmission and therefore think the TT K58 is more proven. I know these manual transmission models are being phased out. Only the computer industry has phone techs, but they charge for their time. If you want a striping kit I suggest going to your Simplicity dealer and looking at the Broadmore or Conquest tractors. Despite its I-dont-even-know-how-many-hundreds-of-hours of neglect (including running on e10 for half of its life [not under my supervision]), the Kohler starts right up and runs healthily (more dependable than the much, much newer Kawasaki) and the HydroGear 222-3010 has been phenomenally reliable despite negligent use (ie towing uphill at full speed, dethatching at 1/2 engine speed, wheelies lolagain, not under my supervision). So its opposite of the lawn tractor he has now. The LGT54 is the worse. As far as I know there is only the K46ELD lawn tractor trans and the K66ELD garden tractor trans. What did you decided on? Ill be doing mostly just mowing and snow plowing. 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50. It functions properly but it just to loud! They are both good machines for flat lawns, no hills and pulling only light loads. That little Cub Cadet actually uses a transmission from a much larger tractor so in this case its over built. I do suggest the website mytractorforum.com. 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. 3) Replacing the Chassis. The 46 cuts the best and can handle up to 2 acres. Coupled with the 48-inch deck and the smaller tires will put less strain on the transmission on your hills and the trans will last longer. To do it right and to have it last at least as long as the first one you have to have clean room conditions. Thanks. Say, you only drove passenger cars all your life. If you would like a heavier duty 46 inch look at the 20385. It wasnt until I inherited the Craftsman that I started reading up on hydrostats and learned that people generally dont favor them for anything but casual mowing. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. Both of those two tractors use a K92 transmission. Husqvarna uses the G730 on garden tractors without differential lock and the K66 on garden tractors with differential lock. This technology is beneficial because it uses less fuel to mow your lawn and is quieter than using lawn tractors with larger engines. The Kohler 7000 Elite has a larger oil and air filter than the Kohler that comes standard in the Kubota tractors. Used parts are sometimes available, but rarely cheap. I have a large hilly yard with most inclines less than 5 degrees but a couple of areas are perhaps 20 degrees. Use this link to check it out on Sears.com: 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. They say it is heavy enough for ground engaging work. I dont mind doing some modifications to accommodate something different. I have two that are great choices. On the fender mounted control you HAVE to move the lever to the middle to stop your tractor. The biggest thing to understand is the grinding noise does not mean the transmission is going bad. 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. 20 V-Twin HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic Gas Front-Engine 960460063 uses the automatic. Hi Laurie, I have bad news and good news for you. You charge the mower using normal household current. The tuff Torq site lists the specs on a comparison chart. 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. To be frank, $1500 wont get you anything that will last more than a few years. Durability wise which type would you recommend? 1. Dont use this transmission to pull heavy loadsyou will tear up the friction wheel. Any ideas? An experts opinion will definitely help narrow down the search field with so many options out there. Be sure you have the model number and serial number off the frame of your mower. I'm just interested in the Husqvarna K57 since it is $400 versus $775 for the official JD replacement. To stop, pull them back. Sears just kind of fluffed us off. Any recommendations for a new kid on the block? So they are not going to use the General Transmissions brand. My view point on the K46. Used parts are sometimes available, but rarely cheap. (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). $10.99 $ 10. Do Google search using the trans part number. Paul, Ive read your review on the craftsman 20385 but on the sears site it lists the trans as a hydrostatic, not a cvt auto. TRANSMISSION GENTRANS VATR (582491201)/ The garden tractor and estate tractor hydrostatic transmissions are heavier and built to handle heavy loads and ground engaging attachments. Shop great deals on Tuff Torq K46. Not planning on using a tractor for ground type equipment, but possibly for carts, etc for a large flat open lawn. I dont expect it to be a true hydro for the cheap price HD is asking for it. But will be about $600 (Canadian) to replace That transmission can handle hills and uneven ground well. They get away with this because most people only look at the price. 21 HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic gas Front Engine Riding mower (from Home Depot), and comparing it to a Craftsman of the same HP and deck size. But I have another question about oil refill. Thanks for the great site and any helpful advice. The max weight for the K40 transmission in a D130 is 650 lbs. Heavy axles and cast housings. The lowest end JD lawn tractor I would consider is the 310 with a K57 iirc. These transmissions do not need maintenance and I expect them to last the life of the mower. But the transmission is a component that helps distinguish the different types of mowers available and makes each one better suited for certain jobs. They have the same bore and stroke, valves and I think the cam is the same as well. My K46 in my L-130 is still going strong on it. Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor. But in the meantime check to make sure no one has pulled out the coast lever on the back of the tractor. Come join the discussion about towing, PTOs, reviews, attachments, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I have a Husqvarna YTH2648TDRF with a Tuff Torq K46Cr in the back end. They can be found on garden and lawn tractors. By engaging a clutch and manually moving a gearstick, a user would change the gear ratio and vary the mowers speed. Im very close to purchasing a new garden tractor and have few questions about three that interests me. 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. Manual transmission mowers still exist and can be incredibly helpful for users who are more comfortable using a gearstick with their hands than pressing pedals with their feet. This diagram is intended to document the resealing process only. Joined Dec 12, 2018 Messages 107 Location bold up better. I mow about an acre of lawn and I need a tractor that can hold up to pulling med to heavy loads of brush, would you have any recommendations. Locking diffs are very hard to find. I will follow up with you once this deep freeze ends and the snow melts. I would appreciate any suggestions. Many of these still have a hydro but even at this price range the manufactures are quickly switching to the more dependable medium duty CVT. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The YTA uses the CVT so you wont burn it out. I have a 3 yo DT3000 Craftsmen that has been great. 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. I would get a K46 or K57 from Surplus Center. Would you recommend it for mowing, light to medium pulling? 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. Im sure it doesnt have new belts, blades, tuneup, filters, or oil. Next, place one rear wheel on the ground and spin the free wheel. and can I fix that problem?thanks,shane. He cut costs in the mold. Big, strong gears. Most of the transmissions have to removed from the tractor for any repairs. Im certainly interested in such an option for plowing snow in the winter. The trans is a hydro with rear locking differential(dont know the model) How do you think the Trans and engine will hold up? Its the most popular transmission installed in lawn tractors. It will take more abuse. I can not afford a new one so Im looking for this option. The GT CVT is different and is designed completely different. Hi Paul; The Simplicity Broadmoor use's the K57 which is the same tractor as the Snapper LT300. And are made in Kansas. They are a CVT Belt drive transmission and thats why you can shift up on the go. Thanks for your help Paul. Cub Cadet Hauler | There are cheap yard carts, good carts and just plain junk. Small IHT (Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle) with minimal limitation for installation. Any opinion appreciated since I have spent hours among hours researching and basically cant find any reliable consistent information that is helping me make up my mind. Lynn Paul , is there any NEW info. Are they junk? 1. I mow 2 acres with steep hills and use ground engaging equipment. Just want to say thanks for putting up with me. That pump then drives an internal motor that runs a lot slower. In the six months I have been using it I have noticed significant wear on the drive belt. However, the 6 speed is a lettle less expensive and I understand repair bills are usually lower. 2. Go to searspartsdirect.com and enter 917.20385 as the model number. Is the k46 transmission really that much different? The specs look good. 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? Ill leave comments on my new to me home owner purchase. I am trying to make the same decisionit seems the hydrostatic would be easier cutting the grass. Hydro-Gear also offers larger and more productive commercial models including the ZT-5400 that offers two-speed operation up to 18 miles per hour for transporting. The articles are very informative. : https://services.generaltransmissions.com/en/?lang=en. The problem with this mower is the same as all LGT (light garden tractor) mowers in the $2000-$2500 price range. Greetings from Winchester, VA. For many years I have mowed my 3 acre yard with an old 1970s Bolens QS16. The new Kohler 7000 series dont have any issues. And you probably wont find anything at a chain department store that is either. And of course, youll see different types of locking differentials available. I have a leaf vac with a deck of same material and it has cracked around engine mounting holes and in various other locations on the deck. Read this article and use the info there to check the transmission bolts. I know this is land engagement but thought maybe since they kind of push as they go along that maybe they would be ok? 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? They will bend and give in places where aluminum will crack and steel will bend and not spring back (and get a memory). 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. $74.95. Im looking at spending no more then 1699 and really dont want to spend the money and find out I have invested in junk. I live in Hawaii where the grass never stops growing. So Paul, having read probably 100 comments and your replys, would I be correct in saying that you would recommend the Craftsman 20391 with a CVT transmission over the Pro Series 20442 with the K46? It is the only Craftsman Lawn Tractor that has the cast iron axle. 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