It has a transmission strong enough for your hills and a deck that will hold up well. Tuff Torq Aftermarket Services 6041 Hunter Road Talbott TN 37877. Hey Paul I have asked questions about my '09 Exccellerator before and from what I understand it has a hydrogear G730 trans. Again thanks for your time and most valuable experience. The K46 is probably the most common hydro-static transmission used in lawn mowers. I will always recommend a pedal control Hydrostatic Transmission over a manual or an automatic for the new kid. I currently have a 2000 or 2001 Craftsman LT 1750 ( 917.272220) with a Kohler Pro 17.5 hp and ?Automatic transmission? (May do the foot pedal). You can buy from them with confidence. 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. That means at least new wheels and tires and probably hubs. Most of the manufactures including Mahindra and Kubota still have one or two manual transmission tractors. This trans is designed to mow lawns and is not designed to pull heavy loads. 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. The biggest issue is it pushes the tractor in a straight line. Tran is slipping very badly, barely moving forward. Could you tell me the craftsman and John Deere and cadet equivalent to the Husqvarna TS354X? It is a good transmission but has a reputation of not holding up on hills. 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 ? The K62 is similar to the K66. If you have questions then Ill be glad to assist. 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). Thank you! I know these manual transmission models are being phased out. Do you know of any true manual shift gear drives? @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. @PJ. Is the shorter wheelbase a Pro Series attrbute? My parents have a slightly older Saber by John Deere, but the hydrostatic Trans needs to be rebuild. Really makes me appreciate how great that Craftsman has been to us; unfortunately, it also now has me worried about using it as we have all these yearshence, my questions above . I suggest pulling the tranny out of the Sabre. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. The YTA uses the CVT so you wont burn it out. The hydrostatic drive started making a lot of noise this year. @Anthony, Yes, the 20374 is a light duty CVT that uses the variable speed pulley. That little Cub Cadet actually uses a transmission from a much larger tractor so in this case its over built. Hydrostatic transmissions allow for greater variability in the mowers forward speed. If there arent any which of these that claim to be are the best? 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. REBUILD SERVICES : Tuff Torq Transmission Transaxle K46 / T40 / K57 / K62 / K66. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction just like the hydro transmission you are used to. This power unit has all the features and performance of much larger and more expensive transaxles, all at a very affordable cost and in a small and purpose-focused design. DO NOT buy a John Deere. I like Cub Cadet because there are many local dealers and its easy to get parts and help if you need it. 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? Hi Garry, The problem is not your weight the problem is someone convinced you to buy a lawn tractor with large tires, a large deck, and a small transmission. The store sales associates are not part of the repair loop. 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. I have all kinds of attachments (aerators, rakes, trailers, etc. The 46 cuts the best and can handle up to 2 acres. I have never heard of anyone having issues with the K46 with traction control (the one thats in the XT@ you are looking at). John Deere is continuing to use them in some of the 100 series lawn tractors. Ill spend a few paragraphs going through each type so you have a better idea of the best type for you. To research your parts you really need the numbers off of the transmission itself. 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 . Can I swap the trans between these two with slight modifications and put the Toro trans under the Saber? Thanks you again for your very informative site. Take some time to research them and Massey Ferguson. Fill the hydro chamber through port on top of OEM supplied reservoir and bring oil. Paul does most of his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. For that extra money I would really expect them to last 2 to 3 times longer than the other brands. Also looked at one in the store today. The 20443 and 20445 have the stronger K58 transmission. I wouldn't even have looked but got spooked by the official JD replacement AM134125 is now a T40 not a K46. The hood & dash are wrecked. Would you please go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask your question over there. So its opposite of the lawn tractor he has now. Is G.T. It will not give you the issues and short transmission life the tractors with a 54-inch deck are known for in that price range. The $1000 ones like the Craftsman T1000 have a manual, shift-on-the-go transmission. Im very close to purchasing a new garden tractor and have few questions about three that interests me. It also has the K46. @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. @Mark, From what I can tell you are looking at the Model # 960460054 Ariens and either the 28884 or 28851 Craftsman. I absolutely love it. The new Craftsman tractors are really doing well. It sounds like the ideal trans, but why are there so few machines that utilize it ?? 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. Anything under $2500 does not have a strong transmission. Thanks Paul Its the most popular transmission installed in lawn tractors. For mowing, I have a Hustler Super-Z which, aside from the Kawasaki motoran absolutely unreliable POS [pardon my candidness] since year two, has been a phenomenal zero-turn. I have to watch what I spend (no more than $2,000). Hi Dennis, As usual, whoever you talked to didnt know the Craftsman line. If you purchase online they offer Free delivery, an extra 5% off. The forward and reverse is controlled by either a lever on the right fender or two pedals on the right side floorboard. Ive been told per call to MTD by a tech who supposedly went and looked up the trannys, while on the phone, for the Troy Bilts and said this is the model starting with the K46 tranny. We no longer had the huge Victory Gardens that required plowing with the garden tractor and if we did we used rototillers instead. ), Hey Paul, Just stumbled upon your fabulous website while trying to research Zero Turn mowers. Sorry for all the questions and thank you for your time too!! PART NO. I have a 3 yo DT3000 Craftsmen that has been great. The 5 speed is another option. Two lever zero turns work the same way. Hi Roy, Everride was purchased by Ariens quite a while ago. A20VA46 46 in. Next, place one rear wheel on the ground and spin the free wheel. That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. A hydros speed reduction is mainly done with the internal pump. Until then want to keep in mowable with a ZTM. Do they have one with the k66 with differential lock with the k66 or higher? I dont expect it to be a true hydro for the cheap price HD is asking for it. There are going to be a few new models introduced sometime around March 1st. If replace, what higher performing transmissions would match up to my D140? K66 Manufacturer ID: The K66 is not just an upgraded version of our popular Residential series of transaxles. A diff-lock option is available. 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. Hi Rick, that cracking is usually a problem with the designer not the material. GT is very willing to get it up and working correctly: TROUBLESHOOTING RS800. Then take the two and make one. Took it to Lowes and they said that the ext warranty did not cover this defect, I was told that I could spend $930 to replace the trans and the rear axle, but I dont think it is worth doing. (its called wear and tear) Did you just talk to the store or did they take it to a service center for repair? Spring? 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? When you release the pedal the belt tightens. The tractor usually jumps or jerks. The 960420182 is the equivalent tractor to the Home Depot version you are looking at. along with a 12 gauge deck for the past 14 or 15 years. These transmissions are found on the least expensive lawn tractors and are usually listed as 6 or 7 speed. Just so you know the RZT is for mowing lawns. Put the lever on the fender in F and then press the right foot pedal. I have a 2012 Husqvarna YTH 22V42 lawn tractor with 340 hours on it with the "DREADED K46 TRANSAXLE". Maintenance-wise the hydro is the most dependable. @Don, If you mow about 2 hours a week, 25 times a year. Right? They all basically mount in the same spot but the linkages for the shifter and brake are usually what needs to be modified. Please make sure the drives (transmissions) and engine are good before you buy one. The use the same engines and transmissions yet the John Deere dealers charge $1000 to $3000 more. The Regent is just a normal lawn tractor with a high price tag so the dealer can make a profit. The guys over there live and breathe modifying this stuff. Thanks, K62: Simple basic model. Most of the transmissions have to removed from the tractor for any repairs. 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 Craftsman 20403 uses the G730 Tranny. By doing this I can get rid of my existing snow blower, tiller, etc Any recommendations as to what type of unit would best suit my needs? The pedal on the left side of the tractor is the parking brake. Never even see any of them anywhere. @James, Actually none of the tractors in your price range use a hydro anymore. The transmission is the standard K46 thats found in most lawn tractors with the optional diff lock. Theyare designed to give you hundreds of hours of service for normal use. thx Hi, looking to buy a riding mower.i ve been reading alot of your sites comments. I guess Ive been spoiled by my old Sears Craftsman II. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. erick. 22 HP V-Twin Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor. Any dirt, metal filings or other contaminants will greatly shorten the life of the rebuild. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. 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. Is this transmission repairable or do you suggest buying a new Lawn Mower? Again these trans are designed for the application and most are not designed to pull loads, just mow and bag. I trust you or I wouldnt keep bothering you. You cant mow that fast but you can zip around the yard doing other chores faster than the K66. All the models on this page will do the job for you. The E160 has 20 inch rear tires and the E170 has 22 inch. How many hours are you guys getting from a 40J transaxle. If the clutch is bad the timing of the fuse blowing will be consistent. If you want you would like a V-Twin the Poulan Pro PB20VA46 Briggs 20 HP V-Twin Ready Start Pedal Control Fast Auto Drive Cutting Deck Riding Mower, 46-Inch is the same tractor with a Briggs 20 HP V-Twin. I dont want to spend $2,500 or more for a garden tractor with a K58 or better hydrostatic transmission. Locking diffs are very hard to find. and can I fix that problem?thanks,shane. Many years ago I used a JD 212 w/ a 4spd manual and the manual suited me fine. The question is about the trans? They will be glad to help you. I could not find the 20385 on SEARS site. Which One Is Best For You? Do any of the Husquvarna GT models use the K66 or heavier in their equipment? Both, Richie Tractor in Knoxville, AND Tuff Torq who makes the worthless hydrostatic transmission in the thing laughed at me for buying it. $15.50. John Deere L-Series (L110, L111, L118, 120, L13. It is possible this new injector is different in PWM and new drivers are needed on the PCV to run these injectors. These transmissions are very easy to use. So. I used Castrol as well, it was the only xW50 oil I could find at the time I did mine 4 years ago. But there is one tractor left that I think will work well for you. That said, The K66ELD has a locking differential so if you ever want to mount a snow blower on the tractor or you have slopes steeper than 10 degrees that trans has the best traction. If you would like a heavier duty 46 inch look at the 20385. Best regards. What would your first reaction be? The 20442 has the K46 transmission. Then crawl under the Toro and check it out. 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 I dont know if John Deere even has a locking diff anymore in the X500 series. Yeah I looked theyre black on the 2 auto models in store Are they the element v rs800-rt400 or is there another company making auto CVT these days? What models of each are comparable to each other? 48, stress the spindle/belts less than a wider 54 or 60 inch deck? If youve ever driven a stick shift or seen someone do it, you have the basic picture. The smallest Deere lawn tractor uses a CVT. Thanks. For example over a 12 month period I picked up a 2004 Craftsman with a bad motor for $20 and then later on picked up a dead 2001 and a 2002 for free. 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. Often called Manual transmissions this type uses a series of gears to change the ground speed of your tractor. I have also been looking at Husqvarnas website to try to compare models, but Husqvarna doesnt list any specs on the transmissions. 3. I have a 2 yr JD with a hydrostatic tran D125 with 77hrs. The only hesitation is the plastic (reinforced fiberglass) housing. Hi B.C. Just checking to see if anyone has heard of any K66 reverse problems. To see how tough these new transmissions really are check out spot 1:27 in the next video! Are higher RPM transaxles available without super high wheel spin? Heavy axles and cast housings. A Kohler or Kawasaki engine with a CVT transmission and heavy gauge deck with mulching included would be great. Would you recommend it for mowing, light to medium pulling? It also has the largest wheels, heaviest trans and you can get a good dozer/snow blade for it. 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. Thank you, You'll probably tread more carefully trying not to lose your grip so that you don't fall or run off the road. RJR Tractor's FOREVER WARRANTY. The current range for good quality lawn tractors is between $1350 and $1999. Overall, I feel that the XT2 might be a little pricey, but I havent been able to find anything of better value. Not every rear engine riding mower uses a hydrostatic transmission; some brands still produce rear-engine riders with gear-based transmission systems. I am having some difficulty deciding whether to replace the transaxle with another cheaper crappy K46, go for the K66 upgrade kit for $1,800 or maybe go with a new Husky. I like the hydrostatic but it wears out fast. 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. We have 4 dealers, not talking box stores, within a 25 mile radius. The gears are simply notches in the speed selector on the dash. Thanks again. I would guess GT has tripled their sales for 2015 over last year. These low priced tractors are designed just for mowing lawns and most are not capable of anything else. Read more here: How to Support TodaysMower.com, At what RPM does the transaxle operate? I was wondering if I put one or both of the new blades in upside down (or even the same on the old blades after sharpening them). Im looking at purchasing a new cub cadet 18 hp or higher but have seen a lot of mixed reviews about them and purchasing them from Home Depot. But will be about $600 (Canadian) to replace It should turn smoothly without grinding noises. JB. The garden tractor and estate tractor hydrostatic transmissions are heavier and built to handle heavy loads and ground engaging attachments. PART NO. I dont know what division of Sears you are talking to. You have to get above $5000 to get the K58 in an X500 Deere. I dont want to mow with my foot on the pedal, sounds tiring and Ive read complaints about that very thing. Im curious, is the hydrostatic in this mower a K46 or what might it be? As with the Tuff Torq transmissions, the higher the model number of a ZT transmission, the stronger the construction will be on its features and the more expensive the mower will be. I would like to know if this mower has the RS 800 CVT transmission? Repuestos. These batteries then are used to power the lawn mower just like an all electric lawn mower. (Always set the parking brake when you get off the tractor though. Come join the discussion about towing, PTOs, reviews, attachments, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! It has the 12 HP Brigs engine and the manual 5 speed transmission. Can you clear up my concerns and do you know if the 2015 models have improvements that may help assist me? Lawn has 2 small slopes that rise about 5ft over 20 ft long. With the mower turned off sit on the seat and put your hands on the two large levers in front of you. Hi Kenneth. For most people thats 8 to 10 years of use. They didnt break but they were hard to use. Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Please Note:If you click on most of the links in this article and buy any product I will make a small commission from that sale. The K58, a Tuff Torq K46 upgrade thats common in lightweight garden tractors, will be slightly more responsive and better for towing heavier loads. If your yard can handle a 48-inch deck he will like this lawn tractor a lot. Yeah so I'm looking for a 20 year machine on a budget! Am looking at replacing it now. Thanks for your insight and fast reply. Enjoy your reviews and expertise Greetings from Winchester, VA. For many years I have mowed my 3 acre yard with an old 1970s Bolens QS16. Hi Pedro, It depends on the size of your yard. Also for service, repairs, etc. How you feel about this? Electric Riding Mower Lithium-Ion and Lead Acid Battery- 10 Best Tips. No one ever talks about that trans because no one ever has any problems with it. $10.99 $ 10. Realistically, when youre shopping for a riding lawn mower, the transmission wont be the first factor you consider. I may just have to give in a get a foot pedal mower. Help. They are a CVT Belt drive transmission and thats why you can shift up on the go. That said, For a 1/3 acre on a budget, level yard, I suggest the Craftsman 27333, Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series LT 46 or John Deere E140 48 in. Thanks, Ray, Hi Ray, The 3-bin bagger is for older Craftsman tractors made by Husqvarna. New parts are expensive but readily available. The huge advantage of this design is it uses no belts, filters or fluids so they take less yearly maintenance. 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. The K46 is not serviceable. Husqvarna uses the G730 on garden tractors without differential lock and the K66 on garden tractors with differential lock. If I had the Craftsman tractor we are discussing I would have no problems or worries doing the same thing many times over the next 10 years. I also weigh almost 400 lbs. Pulling a leaf vac up hills, pulling 500+ loads of dirt up hills, not so much. We are stumped. It now only starts when it wants to and the grass is only getting taller!!!! This technology is beneficial because it uses less fuel to mow your lawn and is quieter than using lawn tractors with larger engines. I dont mind doing some modifications to accommodate something different. They do not list the transmission specs for the mowers (only that it is hydrostatic, and you were able to give me that information). Have they re-called them ? I run up and down some pretty steep grades pulling a trailer loaded with fire wood. The 50 inch deck will get you mowing done in a couple of hours. I know this is land engagement but thought maybe since they kind of push as they go along that maybe they would be ok? Hello again Paul. 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