M. Mowertec Member. It has a transmission strong enough for your hills and a deck that will hold up well. Perhaps buy a used Deere. I'm moving to a home with roughly 3/4 acre, mostly flat, with lots of landscaping. In the six months I have been using it I have noticed significant wear on the drive belt. Tools Needed Sealant scraper Screw driver Torque wrench 12 mm socket Ratchet or impact gun That was not actually a garden tractor. Hi Jason, That tractor does not use the RS800 CVT. Im sure it doesnt have new belts, blades, tuneup, filters, or oil. There are some threads about that on one or more sites. You can read my review here: 25081 review. It has been tremendously helpful to me and undoubtedly many thousands of others. The ground speed is controlled by your right hand and the forward/reverse is control with your left hand. Hi Randy, The 7-speed manual transmissions are not gear drive. Yes, all hydrostatic and CVT transmissions today have some poly or resin parts in them. I ask because for my next garden tractor, I want to make sure I dont end up with a fragile transmission. They are currently limited by battery technology and battery price but that is changing fast. I'm going to buy a YT3000 and am trying to decide between the 6 speed and the hydrostatic. I was looking between jd X310 with K58 and Kawasaki. If you want a really good Garden Tractor the Cub Cadet XT3 is one of the best choices around. GT PIN 87128HOP PN587884401. Yes I see that. They are both good machines for flat lawns, no hills and pulling only light loads. The $12-1300 machines are now all using a light duty CVT. Then the fender control Craftsman. I also saw on one of your replies, something about Hydro-Gears being so great. I want to get what will work the best and if need be will save a little longer for the better transmission of needed but if the one above will work Id rather get it. PART NO. @PJ. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I contacted Sears and they told me all the current garden tractors use the K 58 transmission? Would you please go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask your question over there. 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. Its working even though the tractor has fallen apart. Thanks for any info. Messages. 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. I have a 2012 Husqvarna YTH 22V42 lawn tractor with 340 hours on it with the "DREADED K46 TRANSAXLE". 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. Do the GT RS 800 CVT transmissions drive both rear wheels? He hasnt either so I dont know why he would try to tell you otherwise. Or am I missing something here? I recommend a smaller dealer That sell Kioti, Mahindra or Massey Ferguson over the big corporate dealerships, like John Deere that have 20 or 30 other stores. At this point in time though they are not yet cost effective for lawn tractor applications. OP . The older ones were hit or miss.. This guide is here to help. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It is well suited to mowing level lawns and staying in bu. Here is the page to figure out what tranny you have and what parts you need. Am I just getting crappy parts, or is there something wrong with the transmission that is over stressing the link? Expecting to get at least 15 years out of a brand new machine. The trans is a hydro with rear locking differential(dont know the model) How do you think the Trans and engine will hold up? ), Hey Paul, Just stumbled upon your fabulous website while trying to research Zero Turn mowers. The correct bagger is the Craftsman 19A30003799 4246 2-Bin Bagger. K66: Installs a hydraulic pressure takeoff mechanism to the K62 I havent been able to find much information on the HG transmission and therefore think the TT K58 is more proven. Craftsman uses it in the 20401 tractor and the new 2015 Pro series. It, too, broke after less than a hour of use. If you ever want to use it to push snow it will hold up. Locking differentials are becoming more common on mowers from the commercial level to the residential level and all the mowers that fall in between those two categories. Where can be problem? Ariens parts says you have to buy whole trans at $600 poor design any ideas. 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. I know these manual transmission models are being phased out. MTD has their own CVT. Simple DIY installation. Husqvarna is using them in all models of the Poulan Pro and Ariens tractors except the Garden Tractor Models. (Everyone wanted Craftsman to sell a lawn tractor with a Kohler but no one wanted to pay the extra price). Hydrostatic transmissions allow for greater variability in the mowers forward speed. Im wondering if they ever let him out of the back to he can see the new stuff . Understand your description of the manual drive train and see they all use belts, but is just a matter of how they are engaged. Hey Paul. Thanks. I believe is mostly made by Husqvarna. They may be able to provide you with appropriate guidance. CVTs currently are only in the lawn tractors. Right, you push on the handle. Any dirt, metal filings or other contaminants will greatly shorten the life of the rebuild. Manual transmissions today do not have a clutch like a car or truck has. Ive always had great luck with 60-inch decks in that price range. 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? This tractor goes faster than the ones with the diff lock. 22 HP V-Twin Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. Are you sure its the transmission? Have they re-called them ? Tuff Torq K46AC E170, E180. has a heavier trans, and has the turn tight steering (6 inches verses the 14-16 inches on the Ariens), Composite axle Lets be honest. I am currently looking at either a manual or automatic transmission model, but wondering about the reliability and maintainability aspects of the two compare. Small IHT (Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle) with minimal limitation for installation. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. Its easily capable of all my needs (snow blower, heavy hauling, rear mounted tiller, etc. I will hold off on my purchase to wait for your review of the 2019 mowers, hey paul first time on your sitegoing to buy husqvana TS 354 x or TS 354 XD one has a tufftorq K66eld the other has hydro gear G-730 I am cutting about 3 areas of lawn 1 or 2 times a week which do you think would and can I fix that problem?thanks,shane. Thanks again. The upper injectors on the air box are the same connection design as the K46, but the lower ones on the throttle bodies are a newer design. 1 523 05 82- 01 K46 CR HOP 7A646084320 53 505 56 48- 01 CONTROL LEVER F 1A646029400. Everyone uses the same transmissions so it doesnt have to be a Craftsman Mechanic. 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. In fact the Sears Service Techs feel the hydro is stronger and will hold up better than the manual trans. 2. I may give up the traction control if it is to save some money. Theyare designed to give you hundreds of hours of service for normal use. It goes rear. This will be a great alternative to the gas powered lawn tractor. Both of those two tractors use a K92 transmission. would be great. There is no clutch in these tractors. For the cost of the rebuild kit a new unit just seems more cost effectve. This will be my first yard tractorand my yard is relatively flat with a small drainage ditch and some trees to go around. Hello ! Have you changed to the new blades from Power Equipment Discounters? It has the hydro lever on the fender. The 2016 Poulan Pro Lawn Tractors at Amazon are the best deal you can get for 2016. They will be able to quickly help you with your antique Craftsman. Of these brands, Cub Cadet, Troybilt, and Snapper. And what are the types/model transmissions each is equipped with? Also push a 40 Berco snowblower in the winter. That transmission can handle hills and uneven ground well. Item#7120374000 lists the trans as an auto. No, the only transaxle that may handle it is the K66 - all the other will overheat. It's such a common problem, that when I went into my local John Deere dealer to see about getting my D170 fixed (200 hours on it), the guy at the counter . Again these trans are designed for the application and most are not designed to pull loads, just mow and bag. or Best Offer. It is supposed to have a locking Diff. Check it out and then we can go from there to find the right mower for you. 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. That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. Note: I am never on the slope for more than 10-20 seconds, but dont want to stress the tranny to early failure. These batteries then are used to power the lawn mower just like an all electric lawn mower. You break it quickly. When you change the clutch please take pictures as you disassemble it. That is the right transmission for that mower. Its probably a T2 or smaller trans and Its designed for mowing lawns and little else. Ive got a little bit of leeway on the price range if the quality and reliability warrant it. Thoughts? All of the current transmissions will not coast downhill. It fixes most of the problems we are having with ethanol fuel. It has a K46 lawn tractor transmission, large tires, and a huge deck. In a low gear ratio of 3:1, for example, the driven gear will turn three times as much as the main gear providing increased torque but since it's spinning three times as fast, the engine's speed (RPM) will quickly max out. Roy. Eventually, we will get goats, sheep and or cattle to keep it under control. This new-in-box hydrostatic transaxle is originally manufactured to fit Sears, Craftsman, Poulan, Husqvarna, and Weed-Eater brand front-engine lawn tractors and riding mowers. I have Castrol Edge 5w50 in my K66 and it has been great. So Im thinking about buying the Troy bill super bronco xp 50 for my 2 acre yard. In fact the RS 800 Element V transmission is power rated very close to the most popular garden tractor transmission, the Hydro-Gear G730. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. 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. Hi Eric, The RS 800 has a differential in the transmission just like your car. Traction control and fabricated deck. @Wayne, The Pro uses the K46 Tuff Torq hydrostatic. Hello again Paul. Thank you so much for your very prompt reply. I wouldn't even have looked but got spooked by the official JD replacement AM134125 is now a T40 not a K46. Generally, You tractor is worth about $400 in great shape. Thread Starter #2 . Fully serviceable transaxle. Anyway, looks like with either brand price with a PTO and tiller will be about $15,000. Using one is very much like driving your car. I suggest you look at the GT 5000 It has a heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission. Hydrostatic transmissions are very easy to use. That said, if you have a lot of landscaping to mow around the hydro is easiest to drive. 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The rest of the mower is a nice step up from you old tractor. 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. Not planning on using a tractor for ground type equipment, but possibly for carts, etc for a large flat open lawn. Do you know which 2014 Cubs have heavier duty transmissions? But there is one tractor left that I think will work well for you. Hi Erick, No, each deck is designed for the stress. 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. Seat, deck size and engine brand are different the rest is all the same including the k46 tranny. If it is then I suggest going to General Transmissions and get the correct OEM parts for it. The transmission wears out after about 4 years of use. It is possible this new injector is different in PWM and new drivers are needed on the PCV to run these injectors. Has a RS80033060149 transmission. I like the Cub Cadet CC30H, but the reliability rating is low according to CR. hydro-static housings. Member. #1. LGT stands for light garden tractor. Are there any that are of better value that I should consider? To stop the tractor pull the lever back to the middle position or lift your foot off the pedal. Dont want to spend that kind of money. Any of the ones I listed is going to require some adaptation and the ones with 1" axles get expensive quickly because the parts are in high demand by people doing the swap. 489 sold. The hydro also has built in braking. I don't if the T40 is as good or lightweight like the TL200. A few of the brands want you to buy and then buy again a few years later. 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. You have already done what I suggest. To be frank, $1500 wont get you anything that will last more than a few years. The biggest issue is it pushes the tractor in a straight line. OxCart Utility Cart Review The Best Dump Yard Cart? Realistically, when youre shopping for a riding lawn mower, the transmission wont be the first factor you consider. Paul Sikkema has been writing about snow blowers, riding mowers, and other lawn and garden equipment for over 10 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 . I have never heard of anyone having issues with the K46 with traction control (the one thats in the XT@ you are looking at). Hi Bill, The exact replacement for your mower is It will last for your lawn. Buy an older one that's heavy duty already, or buy a newer model that's heavier. RJR Tractor's FOREVER WARRANTY. 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. I have been blowing snow with my current lower as well, and plan to continue. Dont have the engine running on the slope for more than 30-45 seconds at a time. It now only starts when it wants to and the grass is only getting taller!!!! Hi Bryan, 1. About Paul Sikkema Lastly, Husqvarnas website and dealer locator have been extremely frustrating. It functions properly but it just to loud! The MTD built manual transmission mowers today used a CVT belt drive with notches in the gear lever. Hi Marc, I never suggest rebuilding a hydro. the inevitable quest of how to take care of it I may need to use my push mower for some trimming. L-Series (L111) to G110 conversion -- beefing up the transmission from a T40 or K46 to a ground-engaging K66. What would be your suggestion to replace the trans? 99. The 2001 looked bad but come to find out the only thing wrong with it was a bad battery and bad fuel. These transmissions do not need maintenance and I expect them to last the life of the mower. Im looking for a simple tractor/mower with longevity/reliability in mind. Here is the rest of the transmissions used: Tuff Torq TLT200A E110, E120, E130 I want one that sounds like my old car! That is really what is going on with most of the reviews of the CVT. Who Makes The Best Lawn Tractor or Zero Turn For You? Also do you have any info about the KOHLER 7000 ELITE SERIES 24hp engine ? Also, I would check the belt and idler springs that put tension on the belt before I would blame the transmission. If you have problems with the deck on your last lawn tractor this deck will be a lot better. 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