Correct, you PUSH the handle in the direction you want to turn the cart. Your tractor does not have a clutch. If you are in a higher gear like 4, 5 or 6 the front wheels may jump off the ground. 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. @Anthony, as of right now Craftsman is the only brand that has this CVT. The smallest Deere lawn tractor uses a CVT. How would it compare to the TS354D? That tractor is on clearance and there are very few left. What do you think. That said, A good garden tractor with a heavy duty transmission that will last many years is going to be around $3000. Apr 24, 2015 / Swapping Tuff Torq K65 or K66 for a K71 or K72 #3. Craftsman Garden Tractors. PART NO. I think the current price of K66 kit is $1600. Item#7120374000 lists the trans as an auto. 1. the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 D around $3600. And are made in Kansas. of mowing, so I returned it for a refund. So, if youre looking for a low-cost, lightweight transmission made for flat lawns or slightly hilly lawns where the traction tends to be good, your best bet is to look for the K46, which is found in lawn tractors. The old Kohler Courage V-Twins had a habit of blowing head gaskets and valve cover gaskets. Your second choice for 2018 under $1,500 the Cub Cadet. What kind of mower would you recommend? Paul, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 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. Any ideas? The max weight for the K40 transmission in a D130 is 650 lbs. That pump then drives an internal motor that runs a lot slower. I have about 1 + acre of rough unfinished yard. Thanks for a great site and keep the info coming. If you havent checked the engine to transmission belt please do that before you give up on the tractor. @Anthony, 2014 Craftsman T2600 Model 28853X46 in Hydrostatic 19hpYard Tractor Review 540cc Single KohlerCourageTypical Price$1779.99 Item # 07120385000PCraftsman 19HP 46" KOHLER Turn Tight Hydrostatic Yard Tractor - Non CA 15" X 6" - 6", If you want a Briggs then your best mower is the 2014 Craftsman T2200 Model 20381 42 in Hydro 19hp Yard Tractor Review 540cc Single Briggs Platinum Typical Price$1499.99Item # 07120381000PCraftsman 19HP 42 Turn Tight Hydrostatic Yard Tractor Non CA 1 Acre and Above. At what RPM does the transaxle operate? When you change the clutch please take pictures as you disassemble it. K66 C, AN, AM, AR, AS^ Hy-Gard High Viscosity J20C** Hy-Gard High Viscosity J20C** 2.5 K66 I, L^ Tuff Tech 187Q0899000 Hy-Gard High Viscosity J20C** 2.5 K66 All Others Tuff Tech 187Q0899000 5W-50 Synthetic Oil 2.5 K664L^ Tuff Tech 187Q0899000 10W-30* 3 K664 all others Tuff Tech 187Q0899000 5W-50 Synthetic Oil 3 Hydrostatic transmissions are very easy to use. Cant find any reviews and they are never in the ratings. Twenty years ago the gear drive transmission was the most popular but today automatic hydrostatic and automatic CVT transmissions have replaced them in popularity. You charge the mower using normal household current. $74.95. 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. If you were potentially looking to buy a garden tractor sometime within the next five years (of 2015), what type of transmission would you most favor/wait for (besides manual)? Often called Manual transmissions this type uses a series of gears to change the ground speed of your tractor. K46. @Joe, I dont know. Just so you know, 3 baggers on a 42-46 inch mower is wider than the tractors so its easy to catch it on trees, fences, and shrubs. The belt from the engine to the transmission is always at the proper tension and usually lasts for years. Im sure all is fine there. I do not care for the decks that are cut away on top for a discharge chute . Equal in specs and life. I only cut grass with the mower, and may pull a cart with bags of mulch down the hill each spring. I plow my drive in winter and my yard is on a hill so I use the transmission heavily.I need to rebuild the transmission again but think I would be better off buying. On the 2015 & the 2016 models of the Craftsman Pro Series model # 20442 , 46 , 24hp Kohler engine, what # is the current transmission on this model # 20442 ? It will not go up a hill. Now days,CVTs have now matured to the point where you find them in cars, snowmobiles, snow blowers and even heavy-duty farm tractors. The D130. The 28851 Craftsman has a better Briggs Intek Plus engine (they call it a platinum) has a better seat (whoopie!) Do any of the Husquvarna GT models use the K66 or heavier in their equipment? Paul, The 25081 is a lot easier to get on and off. It will just keep sliding straight ahead. Paul: I am looking to replace by 2000 year model Sears garden tractor. Hi. Husqvarna uses the G730 on garden tractors without differential lock and the K66 on garden tractors with differential lock. The gears are simply notches in the speed selector on the dash. The transmission will last. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. which would you recommend? I have D140, 5 years old, with failing T40 transmission. Being able to change speeds is undeniably helpful for getting your riding mower out of a slippery patch of mud or grass. Shop great deals on Tuff Torq K46. If this tractor came with a shift-on-the-go version, Id definitely go with that just because its what I know. The K57 has 3/4 inch axles. 3. If the clutch is bad the timing of the fuse blowing will be consistent. The extra speed will make a big dofference moving snow. Could the transaxle handle it? The older ones were hit or miss.. This tends to make the tractor jump when you left out the clutch and I have a lot of people complaining about how jerky this is. Right? 489 sold. The Ariens compares favorably to the 28884 craftsman made for them by MTD. Any additional info for a replacement would be appreciated. Axle Oil Seal Great for Tuff Torq's K46 Transaxle Replaces TT-187T0134280 MTD, Troy-Bilt, Cub-Cadet, Craftsman, Bolens, Remington, Ryobi, Yardman Yard-Machine (2) 3.3 out of 5 stars 12. The so called manual-shift on the go of course dont use peddles, but Im not so much interested in mowing as much as I am in using around the property for hauling, pulling, general working. @joebillybob, The Sears service techs tell me the hydrostatic trans have the least repairs. This is the last year for it so dont wait. Big, strong gears. You go to ariens.com and/or gravely.com and find your local dealer. One thing you should be aware of When you bring the CVT pedal to neutral it sets a brake inside the trans. Lynden Wa How durable are the Husqvarna lgt54dxl transmissions? Been keeping my searches around the 48+ sized decks and preferably under $2500. In fact, I tend to have better luck with glass fiber housings than I do with aluminum. They will be glad to help you. USA based installation and technical support. (All the above have to be removed minus any rebuilding in this scenario) 4) Tuff Torq K66 50hr-200hr Oil Change Service. I have even thought about putting the old Peerless manual transmission from the Murray in the John Deere. LGT stands for light garden tractor. 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. My husband changed but still no luck. Only the computer industry has phone techs, but they charge for their time. 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). If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. Built very rugged, but they put the K46 Tuff Torq transmission in it..same one that they use in the smallest mower that they make. I suppose this one isnt anything special either since its at the local Rural King store? Raise the rear end of the tractor off the ground (you can use your car jack) an inch or so. Both of those two tractors use a K92 transmission. What did you decided on? I have a large hilly yard with most inclines less than 5 degrees but a couple of areas are perhaps 20 degrees. The biggest problem has been that owners are used to the old style gear drive transmissions and hydros so they expect this transmission to behave and sound in a certain way. Paul B 09 JD X300/42X deck (321 hours) :tango_face_glasses: 02 JD 724D snowblower had a JD 214 - 11 years had a Bolens QT16 - 7 years (talk about a whiney transaxle) had 2 Bolens 1050's - 21 years & 3 years. Is there anyway to service this unit? These low priced tractors are designed just for mowing lawns and most are not capable of anything else. is doing the same as before. The 50 inch deck will get you mowing done in a couple of hours. There is one other form of CVT that has the possibility of also replacing the hydrostatic transmisson. To be frank, $1500 wont get you anything that will last more than a few years. (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). Hi Joe, Well your tractor has gone well over 10 years so it may be time for a new one. The rest of the parts tractors went to two handy guys who couldnt afford new and they used them to keep their own Craftsmans running. Craftsman 25587 42 19 HP Briggs & Stratton Fender Hydro Automatic Riding Mower. I dont exactly know why but I do know the Kohler 7000 and the Briggs & Stratton Husqvarna is using have great reputations. I dont mind doing some modifications to accommodate something different. Going green The Best Electric Riding Mowers, Lawn Tractors and ZTRs. Ive seen a few listed with a type of locking rear differential. Any dirt, metal filings or other contaminants will greatly shorten the life of the rebuild. Locking diffs are very hard to find. Its probably a T2 or smaller trans and Its designed for mowing lawns and little else. If you have problems with the deck on your last lawn tractor this deck will be a lot better. Instead of one bar like a shopping cart, the bar is split in two and you move each side to make it move.). 2) Rebuilding the Engine. Simply put, it prevents the wheels from slipping. Now it is fine on flats but even for mowing it seems after the transmission warms up after 10 minutes or so, I cant go up the slightest incline no power. Please read these articles and reviews. Ive got about 5 acres of primarily flat land with only a little bit of slope on either side of the driveway. K46 transmissions are designed for lawn tractors with 18-20 in rear wheels and 42-50 inch decks. 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). Yes, a few hills, pulling a little more than usual and an uneven lawn the 20391 is the better choice. How much to rebuild or if you have a rebuilt one how much? CVT Automatic Transmissions Simple to use, ideal for all terrain. This is not a common problem. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. Therefore, I want a heavier duty transmission to ensure the entire machine holds up. That motor then drives the differential at a very low RPM. I mow 2 acres with steep hills and use ground engaging equipment. I ended up with the hydrostatic it's great. In general, the K66 is a much stronger axle in every way. That means at least new wheels and tires and probably hubs. Durability wise which type would you recommend? JB. I blue 5500 on an X570 with a K72 and a 48" deck. The problem is after about 30 minutes of use reverse seems to get week (will work on flat ground slowly), but on an uphill it wont even move backwards. You move the shift lever and it changes the diameter of the two drive pulleys on the top of the gear case. 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. Get in a habit of checking the oil and keeping it filled. Co., Ltd. Dec 18, 2018 / Info About K46 Thru K72 Transaxles. If you burnt up the transmission in your last two yard tractors then the CVT is a better choice. Nice page! Hi Paul; If you ever want to use it to push snow it will hold up. HI Daniel, Im a user and the way these new Kohler 7000s are performing it will be many years before i have to worry about a new short block. Most of the hydrostatic transmissions in lawn tractors do not have posi-traction or differential lock. Do you know which 2014 Cubs have heavier duty transmissions? Loosen bolts on the guides and brackets, dont bend them out of the way. (Its also a good driving tractor), This tractor has been around for two years and has proven to be a great lawn tractor. John Deere is the only brand still sticking with them. elbow on fill port of hydro chamber will be attached to a remotely located expansion reservoir via a. rubber tube. The difference in the two input shafts is that the K71 is threaded at the top rather than entirely splined. Very good info but I do have a question . Because the lack of my garage space I have been looking at rear engine mowers with smaller foot prints. Be careful to route the clutch wire in the same way as the one you took off or it could catch and tear itself up when you go to use it after the repair. Is G.T. It is a good, dependable transmission when used properly. Hi, Paul. Smaller tractors with a K66 or K72 could pull a engine powered tiller, might be okay for gardens but prepping a yard with hills for seeding would be questionable. You need a lot of power and torque to get moving while maintaining grip for traction. Hitch looks like it has never been used. Dont have the engine running on the slope for more than 30-45 seconds at a time. Do Google search using the trans part number. Which brings up a good point. Shop a huge online selection at eBay.com. Looking for your advise on whether to try to figure out the mohawk issue on the Simplicity, or keep the D130, or look for something that is better suited for the hills. You can find people who have had problems with the K46 in the heavier D160, D170 Deeres and the LGT Husqvarna tractors. You can get a Craftsman Model 25081 for around $1450 and is the direct replacement to your old Craftsman. It looks like some of the Cub Cadet GT and John Deere gt use the k58. The ground speed is controlled by your right hand and the forward/reverse is control with your left hand. thx So even though it works after you change the fuse, the windings are failing and the problem will only get worse. To go forward push on BOTH levers. I push my tractor to the limit a lot and I question myself sometimes whether or not I should tow 1000 lbs. The bad news is: Four acres is a lot of lawn to mow and I really cant think of any tractor under $1699 that will be dependable and do the job for you. So, when shopping for any type of riding mower, think about the terrain youll be working on how slippery it tends to be and how steep the ground inclines are. YTA22V46. I noticed the Poulan PP 175g42 has a Peerless 6 speed tranny and they dont recommend shifting on the go like the others say is ok to do. 48, stress the spindle/belts less than a wider 54 or 60 inch deck? Thank you. MTD has their own CVT. Are these two more dependable, durable, in holding up doing basic pulling and towing work around the property? Hi Casey, Yes, The 2019 Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP 50 at Home Depot is built correctly to give you a long life on your property. No, the only transaxle that may handle it is the K66 all the other will overheat. Hi Mark, Thank you for reading and I am very glad you found the correct mower! I have a Cub LT46 XT1 which has 22HP and I cant imagine needing to put the larger carburetor on it for more power. It should be smooth and no grinding noises. Thanks again. I have a walkout, so there is a hill on each side of our yard with about 5-6 foot gradual drop over about 20-30 feet. These transmissions are found on the least expensive lawn tractors and are usually listed as 6 or 7 speed. It is almost impossible to stall out the RS 800. Sep 1, 2020 / Tufftorq vs. Hydro-gear (again) - My convo with Tufftorq - comments? They will be able to quickly help you with your antique Craftsman. Is this transmission repairable or do you suggest buying a new Lawn Mower? I bought an Ariens IKON XL 52 after 2 Toro SS zero turns quit running because they kept throwing the drive belts in less than 2 hours of use. Instead, youll be thinking about details like engine power and weight capacity, and youll be looking at specific kinds of mowers such as tractors or zero turns as a result. Measure the drive pulley on the engine and the drive pulley on the transmission. Do you have any idea what they are using? Home Depot: John Deere E160 48 in. You cant mow that fast but you can zip around the yard doing other chores faster than the K66. The other two are Craftsman Pro made by MTD (Cub Cadet) They have the K58 Garden Tractor transmission. Do they have one with the k66 with differential lock with the k66 or higher? Thank you so much for your very prompt reply. 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. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! I think I finely understand. Mowing lawns it will last a long time. Do all hydrostatic transmissions use these type gears? Also noticed that the lever with teeth that I am assuming is part of the braking system is bent outwards. Hi Philip, Just curious. There are no reviews because it just runs.. Both are made by Husqvarna. Fully serviceable transaxle. 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. Hi Bud, No, there are very few small mowers left. They are tough but General Transmissions does not have one for Garden Tractors yet. When the old transaxle held up well. FREE delivery Sun, Apr 23 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. All are Craftsmanmodel: 20409 (54 deck 24hp Briggs, 48 wheelbase, turn tight) and model: 27055 (54 deck 26hp Briggs, 40 wheelbase, turn tight extreme) and model: 27048 (50 deck, 26hp Kohler, locking differential, 40 wheelbase)no turn tightwhy?? Correct me if Im wrong , you stated that this model had a K46 TUFF TORQ tanny & a K58 TUFF TORQ tanny . They do not list the transmission specs for the mowers (only that it is hydrostatic, and you were able to give me that information). 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50. These drive systems have been engineered from the ground up for the demands of heavier and more function-rich mower and tractor applications. If you want a manual transmission (a real one not an inline 6 speed) youll have to go to a sub-compact tractor. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Thanks. Tuff Torq Aftermarket Services 6041 Hunter Road Talbott TN 37877. I have been using a 17.5 hp crafts man thats about 13 years old and it gets stuck on the hills and has been abused and in wearing out. It is the only Craftsman Lawn Tractor that has the cast iron axle. These transmissions are sized to the mower application so a lawn tractor trans is designed for mowing and light hauling. New parts are expensive but readily available. The K58 in the Deere is the same transmission that Cub Cadet and Craftsman Pro are also using in tractors costing $1000 less than the Deere. These tractors have many more features like 6 inch turning radius, long life engines and nice seats. I tried purging the transmission which I thought had solved the problem but it returned very quickly . Copy all those numbers. The speed control is on the left fender. It also has the largest wheels, heaviest trans and you can get a good dozer/snow blade for it. Shops in my area do not rebuild them due to the high labor $$. Turn Tight Automatic Riding Mower. Most of these transmissions are controlled by individual levers called lap bars that sit in front of you. Its a dealer only model and your local dealer may have to order one in. (May do the foot pedal). Free shipping. Some is kind of rough terrain with some slopes and a couple of steep hills. I am assuming you have the Toro zero-turn mower and not the Toro 3050 greens mower. It has the 12 HP Brigs engine and the manual 5 speed transmission. Would this be a cvt variable pulley type? If you have hilly property a manual tranny might make sense as the hydrostatic doesn't have any "engine braking" so it speeds up some when you go down a hill. Buts its been a great mower. 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. The fabricated deck is stronger than conventional decks and takes a beating well. If the price of the tractor is less than $1500 its not the heavy duty CVT. 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. Two hydrostatic transmissions are mounted side-by-side in the residential zero turns. The K58, a Tuff Torq K46 upgrade thats common in lightweight garden tractors, will be slightly more responsive and better for towing heavier loads. Home Depot: Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. How important would traction control compared to the transmission be in your opinion? lower gears different gear ratios? Thanks so much for the helpful information. 2022 The Best Residential Zero Turn Mowers, 2022 The Thirteen Best 42-46 Inch Zero Turn Mowers, 2022 The Sixteen Best 48-52 Inch Zero Turn Mowers, 2021 The Sixteen Best 54-72 Inch Residential Zero Turn Mowers. Thanks Paul. That alone is a deciding factor for me in m choosing of a mower. Background, in case youre curious: I manage between eight and 16 acres of residential terrain (mostly my parents), much of which is quite hilly. I am pretty sure Cub Cadet has a better warranty program. But I want to replace these parts, but dont know what they are or what they do. What do you think of mower if this is true? I have all kinds of attachments (aerators, rakes, trailers, etc. Do you prefer them over the Tuff Torqs? Blow it off with an air compressor. The trans is a hydro with rear locking differential(dont know the model) How do you think the Trans and engine will hold up? I purchased one about a week ago and it works great. I have a flat 2 acre lot with some tall weeds. TheElement V from General Transmissions is another CVT that you will now find in Yard Tractors. If rebuild, is there an upgrade kit? I also talked to a Husqvarna dealer and he wasnt too excited about the RS 800. You break it quickly. 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