k46 vs k66

Go here to troubleshoot your transmission and get help. We are stumped. Now we come to the K66 upgrade. 1. Hi David, Husqvarna is the only one of the three still using the K66. The idea with a locking differential is that, instead of having one wheel spin wildly while the other sits stuck in the mud, the differential gets the wheels to turn at the same speed and helps the mower regain traction on the side that slipped. Ill leave comments on my new to me home owner purchase. I have been looking at the Poulan Pro PB20A46 with the 20 HP Kohler engine and the cvt transmission. I know I need a garden tractor and have looked at the Craftsman Pro series, Cub Cadets, Husqvarna GT series etc. It will last for your lawn. The articles are very informative. A diff-lock option is available. It has heavier duty transmissions and a deck that can handle rougher ground like your pastures. The K46 is probably the most common hydro-static transmission used in lawn mowers. The K58 has one-inch axles like the K66. $7.90. I think it has the K46 also, along with the smaller deck. Im replacing a 38/14 hp MTD with a 7 speed shift-on-the-go manual. 489 sold. The clutch is either engaged or disengaged. What seems to be the best value for what I need is the Troy-bilt Super Bronco 54 XP GT garden tractor. With the RS 800 there is more mechanical reduction using gears so you will hear more noise from the trans. On the fender mounted control you HAVE to move the lever to the middle to stop your tractor. What do you think of mower if this is true? It sounds like the ideal trans, but why are there so few machines that utilize it ?? Here is the page to figure out what tranny you have and what parts you need. I would appreciate any suggestions. Two hydrostatic transmissions are mounted side-by-side in the residential zero turns. Am I just getting crappy parts, or is there something wrong with the transmission that is over stressing the link? I need a garden tractor for hilly aerating in Georgia clay. 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? 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. They seem to be quite sturdily built. In other words over the last 3 years Cub Cadet has completely gone through their product line and their operations. Or I have an old 5 sp trans from a JD. Im thinking its either the transaxle or clutch. Any thoughts on the unit? 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. According to MTD the T260 has the tough Torq k46 transmission, and the T310 has the hydro gear t2. 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. Is John deer mite reliable than husqvarna which brand will last longer. Roy. These batteries then are used to power the lawn mower just like an all electric lawn mower. Tuff Torqs are standard in garden and lawn tractors the riding mowers designed to pull various kinds of attachments: The names of Tuff Torqs models follow a straightforward convention: the higher the number, the greater the potential power and durability the transmission offers. Hi Randy, If you want a gear drive you have to go to a sub-compact nowadays. @Don, If you mow about 2 hours a week, 25 times a year. Paul, Im looking at two craftsman models and hoping you could clarify their automatic trans. 2. 2014 Craftsman T3200 Model 20391 48 in Automatic 22 hp Yard Tractor Review. The Craftsman 20403 uses the G730 Tranny. Looks like they could be the element rs800 as theres no selector gear just petals.. And theyre not hydro.. Any idea? Tuff Torq told me that a new $1000 transmission would last no more than 100 hrs if I bought one. The foot pedals seem well positioned and easy to use, great seat too! Turn Tight Automatic Riding Mower. 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. Hey Paul, I like Cub Cadet because there are many local dealers and its easy to get parts and help if you need it. My question is if the t2 transmission is better than the k46? The tractor usually jumps or jerks. What mower would you recommend for the type of duty I have described? What would be your suggestion to replace the trans? I figured I'd check the magnet on the fill plug and if it's clean then I'll just change the fluid. My K46 in my L-130 is still going strong on it. I have one here in an old Yard Man thats almost 20 years old. The belt from the engine to the transmission is always at the proper tension and usually lasts for years. Husqvarna is using them in all models of the Poulan Pro and Ariens tractors except the Garden Tractor Models. What models of each are comparable to each other? The same applies when you're mowing in wet, muddy conditions. Lastly, Husqvarnas website and dealer locator have been extremely frustrating. The 20409 has not been made for two years. 2. My D140 is 9 years old now and I have 430 hours on it. Hi Kenneth. Hi Randy, I NEVER recommend used unless you can work on them yourself. The use the same engines and transmissions yet the John Deere dealers charge $1000 to $3000 more. 1. Realistically, when youre shopping for a riding lawn mower, the transmission wont be the first factor you consider. It is closer to your budget. I bought this mower new I guess it was back in 1986. In fact I have not heard of any problems with one. It's a tank. Did they inspect it and tell you the belt from the transmission to the engine was broke or bad? Big, strong gears. However, the 6 speed is a lettle less expensive and I understand repair bills are usually lower. But also remember there are about 1,000,000 million of these transmissions sold EACH year. Hi Pedro, It depends on the size of your yard. Just go to husqvarna.com to check them out. Note: it has a foot control CVT instead of the fender control: 20390 Review. 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. Tuff Torq Aftermarket Services 6041 Hunter Road Talbott TN 37877. It is almost impossible to stall out the RS 800. Checked out the Cub this morning. I now have enough info to make a purchasing decision here. As for craftsman I need the better seat that only cub offers and have not been happy with Sears lately..thanks again, Hi Laurie, The transmission in the XT2 is different than the standard K46. . 25-HP V-Twin Kohler. I currently have a Simplicity Regent Hyrdro 14 (leaves a mohawk cut with net gator mulching blades and also mohawk with old mulching blades) and I picked up a 2011 John Deere D130 this winter. They are a CVT Belt drive transmission and thats why you can shift up on the go. But I want to replace these parts, but dont know what they are or what they do. Hi Guy, You are very welcome, You have to get into the X500 Deeres to get a garden tractor trans. ), and a little less of a mohawk on the new bladesI notice the mohawk more when I have left the grass to grow an extra 1-2 days. It is a good transmission but has a reputation of not holding up on hills. Adapting the larger K71 fan would require centering and drilling 3 holes on the K46 pulley. To get the theirs so few machines into perspective. Hydraulic Equipments,Transmissions and Marine Gears, Foot Control : Dampening System or External Shock Absorber Available, Option (For Power Steering, Lift and Others) 6.9L/min, 31bars (450psi) @ 2,000rpm, Option (For Power Steering, Lift and Others) 9.3L/min, 31bars (450psi) @ 2,700rpm, IHT Transaxle series K (K46, K57, K58, K62, K66, K72), Speed control system can be selected between hand control and foot control, Cooling fan is optionally installed above the input shaft. Shops in my area do not rebuild them due to the high labor $$. Ive worn out 2 zturns doing this kind of stuff. The names that I see locally are John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, X Marks, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ariens, Kohler, Poulan, and Stihl. Yes I see that. Hi Guido, Im not a mechanic. 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. I want to have as durable a transmission as I can in this price range. Starting with the K46, which is Tuff Torqs most popular basic transmission, each model with a higher number offers more improvements over the K46: The tradeoff for this improved performance is an increase in price. Do you know anything about these T2s? Never even see any of them anywhere. 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. But I started to have issues with the low level K46 ( the second 'NEW' trans with just a little under 100 hours) getting slower and slower. I think Ive narrowed it down thanks to you. Using one is very much like driving your car. The Red Craftsman, Poulan Pro and some Husqvarna GTs use the G730 Hydro-Gear. @Anthony, Yes, the 20374 is a light duty CVT that uses the variable speed pulley. If you have large open areas to mow the cheaper manual works just as well because you just put it in a gear and gogogo. along with a 12 gauge deck for the past 14 or 15 years. If the price of the tractor is less than $1500 its not the heavy duty CVT. I dont want to buy a small farm tractor or sub-compact utility tractor. Hi, I am looking for recommendations as to a garden or utility tractor for some recently purchased property. 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]. 99. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thoughts? Could the transaxle handle it? LGT stands for light garden tractor. A20VA46 46 in. These batteries then are used to power the lawn mower just like an all electric lawn mower. They should be able to find parts breakdowns for the transmission. I dont want to mow with my foot on the pedal, sounds tiring and Ive read complaints about that very thing. Your site was very helpful, thanks. But there are some negative reviews that are scaring me on the 25081. Come join the discussion about towing, PTOs, reviews, attachments, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! The current range for good quality lawn tractors is between $1350 and $1999. slight inclines , suberbs ,need it to be durable,budget is around 1,600. what is the best deal out there with these requests, respectfully yours, Jeff, not really bias to any. 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. 2011 Husqvarna MZ6128ZT at Sears! Not every rear engine riding mower uses a hydrostatic transmission; some brands still produce rear-engine riders with gear-based transmission systems. The Ariens Riding Lawn Mower. It will not go to neutral by itself like the foot controls. Or, if you already know it is not enough buy something better, just make sure it really is better. Stage-5, Complete K66 Oil-Change Guide GT/TS, re-install fuel tank, and main body. I dont know which models are at your Home Depot. If there more than a 1/2 inch of play before you can feel the gears inside the trans? 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. If you like to work on them and you want to take the time you can sometimes get a really good deal on a tractor with a bad engine. I currently have a 2000 or 2001 Craftsman LT 1750 ( 917.272220) with a Kohler Pro 17.5 hp and ?Automatic transmission? So they are not going to use the General Transmissions brand. 4. The transmission is a gear type. on the CVT transmission from G.T. 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. That means at least new wheels and tires and probably hubs. Looking to purchase a second hand cub cadet rzt s46 with 426 hours on it. The 960420182 is the equivalent tractor to the Home Depot version you are looking at. However, no matter which kind you prefer, shopping for a lawn mower with locking differential is a great way to improve your chances of being able to mow almost any terrain. (it blows when I hit a bump, or raise the deck, etc.). Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX Zero-Turn Mowers Better, Bigger, Badder! Thats why Im here to help you find the best for you. CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. elbow on fill port of hydro chamber will be attached to a remotely located expansion reservoir via a. rubber tube. Its a perfect tractor if you want to attach a snow blade. In fact the Sears Service Techs feel the hydro is stronger and will hold up better than the manual trans. It has two additional features over the GT50. Hello Paul. (Always set the parking brake when you get off the tractor though. I was thinking about purchasing Husqvarna YT42DXLS 42 lawn tractor 21.5 hp Kawasaki. Any ideas? You charge the mower using normal household current. If you have the stock number go to the page on homedepot.com. Models like the ZT-3100 and the ZT-3400 will have upgraded axles and bearings and will be better suited for long hours of commercial use. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. There is no clutch in these tractors. If I could get 4 acres mowed for $35 ? That was not actually a garden tractor. It is normal for these transmissions to slowly creep (move forward or backwards) if left unattended. thankyou jerry. The automatic has two belts and if you ever use your tractor to pull heavier loads (like loads of dirt in your cart) you will wear out these belts. Hi Keith, yes, the John Deere LA 175 is a lawn tractor. But I also have people who dont like the high foot control and the slow reverse in the Element V. So I recommend the K46 if you mow lawn and do light yard work. It takes a little getting used if it's hilly to but overall it's been a great mower no issues. 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 am pretty sure Cub Cadet has a better warranty program. With the mower turned off sit on the seat and put your hands on the two large levers in front of you. However, automatic transmissions have been the default on riding mowers for some time. I have misplaced the manual but I think this is a hydrostatic transmission. Equal in specs and life. 1 523 05 82- 01 K46 CR HOP 7A646084320 53 505 56 48- 01 CONTROL LEVER F 1A646029400. If you have to repair the engine down the road you are looking at another $1500. Cheers. But, the information you have gotten is old or doesnt apply to the CC30H. It is well suited to mowing level lawns and staying in bu. If you want a fabricated deck and locking diff it will have to be the Husqvarna GT52XLSi or GT54LS. 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. Other than cutting grass, I might occasionally drag a small cart, broadcast spreader, dethatcher, or spike aerator. John Deere is continuing to use them in some of the 100 series lawn tractors. Can I swap the trans between these two with slight modifications and put the Toro trans under the Saber? Its a good basic mower at a great price. The new Kohler 7000 series dont have any issues. If you put very small pullies, for example, say 2, on the engine and rear pinion, would the tractor go faster? The 2016 Poulan Pro Lawn Tractors at Amazon are the best deal you can get for 2016. If I remember correctly they then jump to the K72 on the X700 series. The difference in the two input shafts is that the K71 is threaded at the top rather than entirely splined. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. If you have problems with the deck on your last lawn tractor this deck will be a lot better. Craftsman has a few garden tractors that have the heavy duty transmission. If it is still working and you have an appropriate property and tasks for it, keep using it. Possibly put a snow blade on it, too. The easy way to tell is look under the rear. I have a 2007 Husqvarna 2346xls. I saw a website last night: mowersdirect.com last night that has free shipping and would ship it immediately. (50 hours) If you dont use it on hills more than 15 degrees. Hi Darrel, All three models are heavy-duty tractors capable of ground engaging work. ), Hey Paul, Just stumbled upon your fabulous website while trying to research Zero Turn mowers. In addition there are a bunch powered of landscaping items like top dressers and aerators that are using it. Best Riding Lawn Mowers - The ULTIMATE Guide | SuaveYards.com, 2019 Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP 50 at Home Depot, Craftsman 19A30003799 4246 2-Bin Bagger, https://services.generaltransmissions.com/en/?lang=en, Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor, Model #247255870 Craftsman lawn, tractor transmission, John Deere E140 48 in. Greetings from Winchester, VA. For many years I have mowed my 3 acre yard with an old 1970s Bolens QS16. And you probably wont find anything at a chain department store that is either. Also do you have any info about the KOHLER 7000 ELITE SERIES 24hp engine ? I dont exactly know why but I do know the Kohler 7000 and the Briggs & Stratton Husqvarna is using have great reputations. 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. Then Im not for certain but the Troy Bilt Super Bronco, 42 inch deck, 13A8A1BS066. Go to searspartsdirect.com and enter 917.20385 as the model number. Thanks, Ray, Hi Ray, The 3-bin bagger is for older Craftsman tractors made by Husqvarna. With an external oil reservoir and a external oil filter (both for the hydro . Open the transaxle up and reverse the component that you are not supposed to reverse when you rebuild it (because it would go in reverse). This is a very stout lawn tractor, though my recently purchased zero turn is much quicker and cuts more cleanly. Please Help! Ariens makes some great equipment but in this case this Ariens lawn tractor is made a cheaply as possible so HD can pull you away from Craftsman and all the others. About half of the negative reviews there are not for that tractor. It has been tremendously helpful to me and undoubtedly many thousands of others. Thanks, I know this is land engagement but thought maybe since they kind of push as they go along that maybe they would be ok? An experts opinion will definitely help narrow down the search field with so many options out there. I have rebuilt or replaced every system and nearly every component in the tractor, including the now obsolete Sustrand hydro 3 times. Fill the hydro chamber through port on top of OEM supplied reservoir and bring oil. Best regards. This transaxle has a proven track record in a vast array of . Hey Paul, Im looking to buy a new lawn tractor and Im looking at the Craftsman they sell at Lowes. REBUILD SERVICES : Tuff Torq Transmission Transaxle K46 / T40 / K57 / K62 / K66. $10.99 $ 10. This model has the speed control on the LEFT fender. I have about 3 acres. This model has a shiftier on the fender. Ive read some reviews about a grinding noise in reverse and the Sears people can;t figure it out, and have actually told consumers to trade it for a machine with a hydro-static trans. I purchased one about a week ago and it works great. The guys who race lawn tractors do this with MANUAL transmissions. Hi Evan, A hill generally rules out a zero-turn so you should go with a lawn tractor. There is no cruise control. Ive been reading the comments that are posted on this site & Im blown away ! Are there any that are of better value that I should consider? Thank you! I was looking through your top picks for 2018 and ran across the 25587. Oppositely a 1:3 gear ratio will turn at a third of revolutions of the input gear, thus providing less torque, but increasing the ability of the engine to spin slower to maintain a higher rate of speed. Hi Joe, The Ariens Ikon and Gravely are the same mower so you can go to either an Ariens or Gravely dealer for parts. If you have questions then Ill be glad to assist. ), has a locking differential and doesnt have all the plastic parts most lawn or garden tractors have these days. It looks like some of the Cub Cadet GT and John Deere gt use the k58. They start around $5995. 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. Yes, The only real solution is to upgrade the transmission. @Dixie, The guys over at mytractorforum would be able to help you more than I can. This guide is here to help. A forum community dedicated to John Deere tractor owners and enthusiasts. These transmissions are very easy to use. I would say that you will have no issues with the trans. Shifting gears on a hill is tough. Ive always had great luck with 60-inch decks in that price range. 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). This will be a great alternative to the gas powered lawn tractor. Reservdelar. Personally, I would go with the Fastrak. I'm moving to a home with roughly 3/4 acre, mostly flat, with lots of landscaping. Try it before you buy it! Okay so that one would be okay for hilly yards then? Two lever zero turns work the same way. Messages. The 46 cuts the best and can handle up to 2 acres. (Everyone wanted Craftsman to sell a lawn tractor with a Kohler but no one wanted to pay the extra price). Do Google search using the trans part number. Many people seem to have high-hopes for CVT transmissions. 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