k46 vs k66
Think they weigh around 260 Lbs. Both have the same type of fender controls. The batteries alsodrives an electric motor that powers a cast iron geared transmission for the rear wheels. Cub Cadet has two that will work for you. The G-730, on the other hand, has an 8 mph top speed. ), has a locking differential and doesnt have all the plastic parts most lawn or garden tractors have these days. For the same price or less as the 2015 X310 you can get a Craftsman Pro with larger tires, power steering, larger deck, arm rests, and a lot bigger Kohler 7000 Elite engine. The Cub dealer didnt have any brochures or specs left on the 14 models. Thanks, consist of batteries, electronic controllers and electric motors. Member. 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. Read more here: How to Support TodaysMower.com, At what RPM does the transaxle operate? 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. I dont have a good source for individual parts but here is a place to start General Trans Parts page. I was unable to get a parts break down of the Ariens but it does have a variable speed pulley on the top of the trans so it is not a true hydro. 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. To do it right and to have it last at least as long as the first one you have to have clean room conditions. The hydro is now slipping again, and I hesitate to spend another $800 for repairing it when the repairs only last about 5 years (the last time only 2 years). I think I finely understand. Actually, I was wanting to compare the TuffTorq numbers to the Hydro that I have. If not, which transmission does it use, and what are your thoughts about that transmission. 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. I have never heard of anyone having issues with the K46 with traction control (the one thats in the XT@ you are looking at). Thats 150 lbs. It should be smooth and no grinding noises. Chaska, MN Paul, I greatly appreciate your articles and education on riding mowers. The old Kohler Courage V-Twins had a habit of blowing head gaskets and valve cover gaskets. Hi JD, Mowersdirect is a good reputable site. The shorter wheelbase does turn better than the old 20409. I now have enough info to make a purchasing decision here. The Craftsman 20403 uses the G730 Tranny. If you are in a higher gear like 4, 5 or 6 the front wheels may jump off the ground. Both are made by Husqvarna. 2. Used parts are sometimes available, but rarely cheap. The 20442 has the K46 transmission. Correct, you PUSH the handle in the direction you want to turn the cart. The reverse portion of the RS 800 is a high speed to very low speed gear reducer and the speed reduction is all done with gears. If you put very small pullies, for example, say 2, on the engine and rear pinion, would the tractor go faster? The clutch is either engaged or disengaged. 30-40 years ago gear drive transmissions were about the only transmission available for your tractor. The Troy-Bilt is the exact same mower as the Cub Cadet but they dont have as large of a dealer network. If you burnt up the transmission in your last two yard tractors then the CVT is a better choice. in it however I have not been able to get any specs on it. Im not sure about the reliability of the website. Greetings from Winchester, VA. For many years I have mowed my 3 acre yard with an old 1970s Bolens QS16. Enjoy your reviews and expertise The 27038 is a good tractor for the price. All a user feels when the pedal is pressed is a gradual change in speed. Messages. This tractor goes faster than the ones with the diff lock. Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX Zero-Turn Mowers Better, Bigger, Badder! Spring? Thanks. Have 2/3 acre with steep hill up along side of house, want to pull an aerator, leery of K46 tranny .. can you confirm what tranny is in 42 Craftsman Pro 27038 tractor will it handle the work and what is expected life? (In higher gears it will pop the front wheels off the ground) I expect the belt to fail completely sometime this year. 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. Check the other wheel. The difference in the two input shafts is that the K71 is threaded at the top rather than entirely splined. The engine is good and will last. I have a Craftsman 19HP, Model 917.20380 42 riding mower, purchased new in 2014. OP . I know I need a garden tractor and have looked at the Craftsman Pro series, Cub Cadets, Husqvarna GT series etc. PART NO. Get in a habit of checking the oil and keeping it filled. K46 transmissions are available for 18, 20, and 22 inch rear wheels. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The foot pedals seem well positioned and easy to use, great seat too! The insulation around the individual wires of the coil fail over time and eventually the whole winding will short out (and catch on fire if you put too big of a fuse in the wiring). Copyright KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG. I looked for a review about the Deere d110. I want something that will do good on a hill and I may also try to put a striping kit on at some point. When the old transaxle held up well. Would you recommend it for mowing, light to medium pulling? 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. Electrics are coming and I feel in the next 5 years you will see affordable homeowner versions. 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. K46 transmissions are available for 18, 20, and 22 inch rear wheels. CVTs currently are only in the lawn tractors. I dont know what division of Sears you are talking to. Very good info but I do have a question . At this point in time though they are not yet cost effective for lawn tractor applications. There are four basic types of transmissions: In the past, riding mowers and vehicles such as lawn and garden tractors used manual gear drive transmissions to change the mowers ground speed. L120 Silver Member. The tractor usually jumps or jerks. Craftsman has the locking diff in the 50 Craftsman Pro. 48, stress the spindle/belts less than a wider 54 or 60 inch deck? Thanks for your help Paul. It should turn smoothly without grinding noises. I then ordered another one from a different vendor who claimed his part was OEM supplied. Does anyone make a manual transmission on a lawn tractor (54 deck or larger)? I will follow up with you once this deep freeze ends and the snow melts. Stage-5, Complete K66 Oil-Change Guide GT/TS, re-install fuel tank, and main body. The 20374 will work for mowing, and light pulling. (doing this right, requires some knowledge, and special tools $$$, but removing the engine requires far fewer steps than number 1!) The type of transmission is one factor that will help you determine which riding lawn mower will give you a nice, smooth ride. Right? Hi Randy, it is a K46 but it has the properly sized deck for that transmission. Sorry for all the questions and thank you for your time too!! You have to get above $5000 to get the K58 in an X500 Deere. I dont review and test them but I will tell you the local dealer is just about as important as the actual brand of tractor. Note: I am never on the slope for more than 10-20 seconds, but dont want to stress the tranny to early failure. It is such a good unit that over half of the new 2015 tractors this year were introduced with them installed. One is not noticeably better than the other. These low priced tractors are designed just for mowing lawns and most are not capable of anything else. Maybe thats the best I can do? I want to have as durable a transmission as I can in this price range. Joe. I have less than three-quarters of an acre with moderate slopes and lots of bumps, ruts, roots, etc. I have under an acre to mow but it is hilly. A20VA46 46 in. . That way the manufacturers can keep the ground speed under 5.5 MPH for safety. I have been blowing snow with my current lower as well, and plan to continue. The hood & dash are wrecked. How much to rebuild or if you have a rebuilt one how much? I recently entered the market for a new lawn tractor in the $1000 to $1300 price range. I know I want a 42 deck, 22 HP, 2 cylinder B&S engine, preferably Craftsman. Thanks for any info. 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. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. K62: Simple basic model. Plus, different transmissions have different gear reduction ratios and different numbers of gears. If you get nowhere with those 2 companies find a dealer in your area that uses the ARI Parts network. Therefore, I want a heavier duty transmission to ensure the entire machine holds up. @Joe, HD has 6 different Ariens tractors this year. Would you recommend a new transmission $800 or rebuild kit $300, or am I going to kill it by doing the same type of pulling/ pushing and I should just put my money into another tractor? The 28851 Craftsman has a better Briggs Intek Plus engine (they call it a platinum) has a better seat (whoopie!) You might see the various kinds of transmissions available and wonder which one you need for your riding mower. Do the GT RS 800 CVT transmissions drive both rear wheels? Hydrostatic transmissions are very easy to use. Simple DIY installation. Its not that much more than the Husqvarna or XT2 Cub Cadet and quite a bit cheaper than the equivalent John Deere or Simplicity. Craftsman 25587 42 19 HP Briggs & Stratton Fender Hydro Automatic Riding Mower. Would you please go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask your question over there. This is how I make money to keep this website up and running. This property will need to be mowed (either drop cutting or mulching). Home Depot: Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. In the six months I have been using it I have noticed significant wear on the drive belt. Changing the size of the pullies should affect rear diff speeds. Im just curious why a major component wasnt covered with their best in the business extended warranty. Locking diffs are very hard to find. Also looked at one in the store today. Thank you, Anthony. I like the Cub Cadet CC30H, but the reliability rating is low according to CR. For grass collection, spraying/spreading, and general hauling/towing duties, I pull out my late-90s Craftsman 917-273061 garden tractor which dependably oversaw all jobs up until I got the Hustler five years ago. Hi Paul; Parts listings pop up there and it shows a CVT. They use and inline gear selector instead of the old H-pattern. I suggest going to mytractorforum.com, create a free account and asking in the John Deere section. Both of these are heavier than the under $2500 bunch and will last considerably longer. 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Only the Craftsman Pro series uses the K58. Has a RS80033060149 transmission. The K46 is not serviceable. Paul does most of his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. They have the same bore and stroke, valves and I think the cam is the same as well. When you change the clutch please take pictures as you disassemble it. Hi, looking to buy a riding mower.i ve been reading alot of your sites comments. Until then want to keep in mowable with a ZTM. Deere has been trying to cut costs on the new lawn tractors by using the feeble light weight K46 in all 100,200 , the 300 and 304. 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. I dont want to mow with my foot on the pedal, sounds tiring and Ive read complaints about that very thing. Do any of the Husquvarna GT models use the K66 or heavier in their equipment? I dont want to buy a small farm tractor or sub-compact utility tractor. Do they have one with the k66 with differential lock with the k66 or higher? Called Sears service dept and after 30 min they said the 25587 games a k46. My D140 is 9 years old now and I have 430 hours on it. Equal in specs and life. Thanks so much for the helpful information. The dealer will want $1200 or more to replace it when it fails. Using one is very much like driving your car. I noticed that my transaxle was starting to growl & whine and wasn't operating up to standard especially going uphill. Can I swap the trans between these two with slight modifications and put the Toro trans under the Saber? Its easily capable of all my needs (snow blower, heavy hauling, rear mounted tiller, etc. These drive systems have been engineered from the ground up for the demands of heavier and more function-rich mower and tractor applications. This trans is designed to mow lawns and is not designed to pull heavy loads. Hey Paul I have asked questions about my '09 Exccellerator before and from what I understand it has a hydrogear G730 trans. When you let out the clutch it is now really jerky. I'm just interested in the Husqvarna K57 since it is $400 versus $775 for the official JD replacement. (its called wear and tear) Did you just talk to the store or did they take it to a service center for repair? I am a victim of the John Deere LA175 that is worthless.wont even go up a hill. The YTA uses the CVT so you wont burn it out. Nice page! I do some very light hauling (branches). Not planning on using a tractor for ground type equipment, but possibly for carts, etc for a large flat open lawn. That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. Hi Keith, yes, the John Deere LA 175 is a lawn tractor. Hi Randy, The 7-speed manual transmissions are not gear drive. I found some new K66's for under $500 shipped online. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. Other than that it was an excellent tractor and was a staple in the Craftsman line for years. YTA22V46. These transmissions are very easy to use. There are two types of these transmissions used in Lawn & Garden equipment, hydrostatic enclosed single and hydrostatic enclosed dual. Over the Husqvarna GT52XLS (equal price): It is only available in the same Kohler engine as the XT2. Increased ground speed. Co., Ltd. Dec 18, 2018 / Info About K46 Thru K72 Transaxles. But people who want a good reliable tractor will see right through the plastic front axle, cheap motor and duplicate hood and see that HD is just out for their money on this one. As we know and you have very well informed us, the so called 6-7 speed transmissions arent that good strength wise these days. Agear ratiois simply how many revolutions a driven gear will turn in relation to the main drive gear. The K66D has the electronic . For that extra money I would really expect them to last 2 to 3 times longer than the other brands. John Deere uses it on all of the D140, D150, D160, D170, X300 and X304. This makes them harder to use when you have a lot of garden beds and landscape features to go around. That said, if you have a lot of landscaping to mow around the hydro is easiest to drive. I am considering the Craftsman 20386 manual transmission yard tractor to replace my Craftsman 917.271831 which Ive had for about 15 years. I mow about an 1.5 acres on rough hilly land. 1. Hi, I am looking for recommendations as to a garden or utility tractor for some recently purchased property. Ill spend a few paragraphs going through each type so you have a better idea of the best type for you. Under most conditions the transmission will hold the tractor in position without having to step on the brake. Its only about 4 inches longer but has a lot more room to get on and off. 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. I ask because for my next garden tractor, I want to make sure I dont end up with a fragile transmission. Here is the page to figure out what tranny you have and what parts you need. Thanks, Hi Randy, The Cub Cadet 42, Craftsman 27333 46 inch and the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco 42 inch are all the same lawn tractor. My big question is, does the cvt transmission allow you to use the engine as a brake while going down hill? The belt from the engine to the transmission is always at the proper tension and usually lasts for years. John Deere originally used a CVT in conjunction with a manual transmission on the Model 110. Not entirely sure that these upgrades are worth $600 though. Read this article and use the info there to check the transmission bolts. I will check an actual tractor tomorrow. The new Craftsman tractors are really doing well. This technology is beneficial because it uses less fuel to mow your lawn and is quieter than using lawn tractors with larger engines. I have ariens A22A46 auto trans , the cam configuration for forward an reverse broke seems pretty flimsy. I assume using a yard seep weekly, hauling 300-400 Lbs now and then in a wagon is ok? I am pretty sure Cub Cadet has a better warranty program. Thought it must be the clutch so we ordered one from sears. How long has the industry been doing this? The specs look good. Also trying to stay with a B&S engine after reading some poor reviews on the Kohler Courage series. It's a tank. The biggest thing to understand is the grinding noise does not mean the transmission is going bad. The speed control is on the left fender. I have also been looking at Husqvarnas website to try to compare models, but Husqvarna doesnt list any specs on the transmissions. What lawn baggers will work I want a three bag but they are \telling me they only have a two bag version for the 27038, but I see a three bag version on the site that fits42-46 mowers ?? Thanks, Ray, Hi Paul, I just bought a new house and its on 3/4 of Acre and also on a hill. How do these 6-7 speeds compare to the say LT2000 or the K46? I have even thought about putting the old Peerless manual transmission from the Murray in the John Deere. Repuestos. Paul , is there any NEW info. If you find the transmission yourself off of ebay or someplace similar and do the work yourself you can usually get the project done for half that. I have only found one place in the US that repairs the old Sunstrands. Been keeping my searches around the 48+ sized decks and preferably under $2500. Hi Scott, The electronic limited slip on the Cub Cadet and Husqvarna has good points and bad points. Hi Ryan, I dont know. These transmissions are not like the older styles though. I will be using it about 2-4 hours each week for about 6 months in the summer but not use much if any for about 6 months in the winter. I have been using an older LT2000 Craftsman with the same transmission in it as the YT3000 Model 25022. The Husqvarna built machines used to have a 6-speed inline Peerless. K46. Now Im not totally taking his word for it at this point, as you know how that can turn out. If everything looks good at this point take it to a mechanic you trust. Which one would you recommend since both of them have the same specs besides the size of the deck? Didnt find any info on your site on this one, (and thats generally not good). Im looking at purchasing a Poulan Pro 42 in. DES CR IPTION TUFF TORQ PART NO. Im concerned about transmission strength without having to get a K57 or larger for basic around the property non-mowing work. I cant find any reviews and am hesitant to buy a model that I dont know anything about other than what the manufacturer says. Do you prefer them over the Tuff Torqs? Our local farm tractor supply store carries different models the Raptor SD and the Fastrak. Id check with your local Ariens/Gravely dealer to see if they can get a replacement. A few of the high-end commercial mowers are now using enclosed cast iron hydros. It has a K46 lawn tractor transmission, large tires, and a huge deck. My view point on the K46. That said. Im considering purchase of the new for 2015 Sears Craftsman Pro Model 20442, 24 HP, 46 mower. CVT Automatic Transmissions Simple to use, ideal for all terrain. So its opposite of the lawn tractor he has now. JavaScript is disabled. This is the last year for it so dont wait. Thanks Paul. Most people only get 2-3 years out of the trans. It, too, broke after less than a hour of use. They shift better, are much, much lighter and easier to use. 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. All of the current transmissions will not coast downhill. The 2016 Poulan Pro Lawn Tractors at Amazon are the best deal you can get for 2016. What does a locking differential do? Just mowing flat lawns they will hold up. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. There seems to be only a hand full of these mowers. Update: I am pretty set on the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54. To be frank, $1500 wont get you anything that will last more than a few years. I dont mind doing some modifications to accommodate something different. You can buy from them with confidence. Joined Dec 12, 2018 Messages 107 Location They may be able to provide you with appropriate guidance. I believe that most KUBOTAs comes with a KOHLER engine , correct me if Im wrong . Like. To back the tractor up pull the fender lever to the rear or press the small pedal on the floorboard. Would this be a cvt variable pulley type? I dont know if John Deere even has a locking diff anymore in the X500 series. Thanks for the feedback.I will likely try to fix the mohawk and sell the D130. Thank you Did the 2015 models have a K46 tanny & the 2016 models have a K58 tanny ? Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor. The names that I see locally are John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, X Marks, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ariens, Kohler, Poulan, and Stihl. 489 sold. The more expensive commercial zero-turn mowers, stand-ons, and some golf course mowers use a separate variable displacement pump near the gas engine connected to the wheel motors with hydraulic hose or metal lines. Please make sure the drives (transmissions) and engine are good before you buy one. Just go to husqvarna.com to check them out. I used it to mow and to pull an overloaded yard cart up hills for years, but that finally caught up with me. 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 dont recommend the T310 unless you have a flat lawn and dont expect to pull anything other than a small cart. The Kohler 7000 is a residential engine. 3. Only the Garden tractors with the heavy duty transmissions are designed for ground engaging equipment. @PJ. @Anthony, as of right now Craftsman is the only brand that has this CVT. What kind of mower would you recommend? screw? 19HP 42 in. The transmission is a gear type. https://todaysmower.com/general-transmissions-now-has-a-u-s-parts-service-and-sales-center/. 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 . With the rest of the tractor in excellent condition, including a Kohler K341 engine with only 200 hours, do I have any options to retrofit an entirely different transmission? Dennis. It is as bulletproof as your old 6 speed and is the standard trans for garden tractors. Hi Joe, The Ariens Ikon and Gravely are the same mower so you can go to either an Ariens or Gravely dealer for parts. Im sure it doesnt have new belts, blades, tuneup, filters, or oil. Hi Justin, It really depends on what you are doing with it. I think its interesting the MTD is now using a Hydro-Gear trans in that mower. Why? Could you tell me the craftsman and John Deere and cadet equivalent to the Husqvarna TS354X? Cub Cadet Hauler | There are cheap yard carts, good carts and just plain junk. They all basically mount in the same spot but the linkages for the shifter and brake are usually what needs to be modified. Here is what Simplicity says about the Broadmoor a LT with the hart of a GT. 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