The engine, Briggs Vanguard, runs great and has been maintained well. Over time we asked for lawn tractors that mowed faster, turned better and didnt cause so much damage. One is not noticeably better than the other. Should I look forward the husky with K66 or g730. The current X300 series John Deeres cost considerably more than the Husqvarna, Cub Cadet and Craftsman Garden tractors. Buts its been a great mower. Figure out the gear ratio. For example, if the engine pulley is 5 inches and the transmission pulley is 10 inches then the trans pulley runs at 1/2 the engine RPM. The jump between gears often felt on manual transmission vehicles is absent in hydrostatic lawn mowers. It is such a good unit that over half of the new 2015 tractors this year were introduced with them installed. Husqvarna is using them in all models of the Poulan Pro and Ariens tractors except the Garden Tractor Models. $14.50 shipping. @Anthony, The brands are treating transmissions just like another component like a starter, tire or steering wheel so it is very hard for a consumer to figure it all out. Im just wondering because if someone needs a replacement engine, they could buy whatever version of the engine block they can find the cheapest (possibly used) and use the old carb from their blown engine if thats the only difference. I currently have a 2000 or 2001 Craftsman LT 1750 ( 917.272220) with a Kohler Pro 17.5 hp and ?Automatic transmission? He hasnt either so I dont know why he would try to tell you otherwise. The Ariens Riding Lawn Mower. It will cost between $400 and $800 to replace the trans. Looking to purchase a second hand cub cadet rzt s46 with 426 hours on it. 21 HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic gas Front Engine Riding mower (from Home Depot), and comparing it to a Craftsman of the same HP and deck size. The articles are very informative. What would your first reaction be? You will have to change these belts more often than the one belt in the hydro model. 22 HP V-Twin Gas Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor, Craftsman 25587 42 19 HP Briggs & Stratton Fender Hydro Automatic Riding Mower. I absolutely love it. There is no cruise control. Often called Manual transmissions this type uses a series of gears to change the ground speed of your tractor. How important would traction control compared to the transmission be in your opinion? They are good tractors and stripe your lawn automatically. 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. The clutch is basically an electromagnet and the windings dont always go bad all at once. It uses a friction wheel and disk to change the forward speed of your rider. Just looking on the net which suggests the trans will only last 400-600 hrs. It has the hydro lever on the fender. I havent been able to find much information on the HG transmission and therefore think the TT K58 is more proven. A20VA46 46 in. The two I will show you have the Tuff Torq K58. Its working even though the tractor has fallen apart. That said, A good garden tractor with a heavy duty transmission that will last many years is going to be around $3000. There are already commercial models that will mow all day long on a single charge. There is one other form of CVT that has the possibility of also replacing the hydrostatic transmisson. I dont mind doing some modifications to accommodate something different. 4. Paul: I am looking to replace by 2000 year model Sears garden tractor. If you want a fabricated deck and locking diff it will have to be the Husqvarna GT52XLSi or GT54LS. I suggest going to mytractorforum.com, create a free account and asking in the John Deere section. Thought it must be the clutch so we ordered one from sears. My husband is handicapped and cannot use his right foothe is currently using a 20 year old Craftsman lawn tractor and looking to get a new one. It has the 20 inch rear tires. If you are in a higher gear like 4, 5 or 6 the front wheels may jump off the ground. Hydrostatic transmissions are very easy to use. Hi. I also talked to a Husqvarna dealer and he wasnt too excited about the RS 800. The K46 is not serviceable. Thanks for a great site and keep the info coming. Ps I have a goat section, but dont know what life its had for the first 462 hrs. And they will sell a ton of them to people who only want the lowest price and dont care about quality. It is well suited to mowing level lawns and staying in bu. The extra speed will make a big dofference moving snow. Sorry for all the questions and thank you for your time too!! Be sure you have the model number and serial number off the frame of your mower. I'm going to buy a YT3000 and am trying to decide between the 6 speed and the hydrostatic. 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 Paul. RJR Tractor's FOREVER WARRANTY. Do you want a red, black or yellow tractor? Joe. The 22 inch wheels and the 54-inch deck is too big for the lawn tractor transmission. 3. Joined Dec 12, 2018 Messages 107 Location However, the 6 speed is a lettle less expensive and I understand repair bills are usually lower. Briggs-Intek motor, tube steel front end and automatic trans. 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. This tractor goes faster than the ones with the diff lock. K66: Installs a hydraulic pressure takeoff mechanism to the K62 Thank you! If you really want a zero-turn look for a used 48 inch ExMark. The GT CVT is different and is designed completely different. No, the only transaxle that may handle it is the K66 all the other will overheat. Which brings up a good point. The majority of the tractors are designed for you normal, suburban lawn. See it here on Sears.com: 19HP 42 in. Hi JDubs, This page shows all the Transmissions 2015 Lawn Tractors Over $1500. Paul On behalf of all of the lurkers who dont post questions/comments: thank you for your dedication to helping/informing others. The new Briggs Platinum is smoother than your old 21 HP boxer. For you I feel this may be exactly the mower you are looking for. I do suggest the website mytractorforum.com. The 27038 is a good tractor for the price. I found some new K66's for under $500 shipped online. Parts listings pop up there and it shows a CVT. Is the shorter wheelbase a Pro Series attrbute? (In higher gears it will pop the front wheels off the ground) I expect the belt to fail completely sometime this year. Thanks for your help. Spin one wheel to see it spin. But also remember there are about 1,000,000 million of these transmissions sold EACH year. It holds up well for lawn mowing and normal yard duties like pulling a yard cart, sweeper, snow blade, etc. @PJ. A large lever on each side of the seat controls that side transmission. The transmission wears out after about 4 years of use. Trans replacements are usually around $800 if you have someone buy new parts and do the work. CVTs for lawn tractors essentially a belt and variable pulley system similar to the drive system in a snowmobile or mini-bike. Tuff Torq K46AC E170, E180. If you want a manual transmission (a real one not an inline 6 speed) youll have to go to a sub-compact tractor. Thanks again! It is as bulletproof as your old 6 speed and is the standard trans for garden tractors. It will not go to neutral by itself like the foot controls. 1. the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 D around $3600. Paul, Im looking at two craftsman models and hoping you could clarify their automatic trans. I sold my old lawn mower to a repair shop. My 30 year old Murray will pull the John Deere up the hill with no problem, but it is starting to suffer from sheet metal fatigue, etc. Also do you have any info about the KOHLER 7000 ELITE SERIES 24hp engine ? 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. Twenty years ago the gear drive transmission was the most popular but today automatic hydrostatic and automatic CVT transmissions have replaced them in popularity. It has the fender speed control also as you mentioned earlier which is the way Im going thanks to you. Hi Pedro, The two transmissions are equal. Any thoughts on the unit? Come join the discussion about towing, PTOs, reviews, attachments, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Tractors with the transmissions G7, G730 and K66 are all heavier than the XT2 with the K58. I used it to mow and to pull an overloaded yard cart up hills for years, but that finally caught up with me. If everything looks good at this point take it to a mechanic you trust. The old Kohler Courage V-Twins had a habit of blowing head gaskets and valve cover gaskets. It has been tremendously helpful to me and undoubtedly many thousands of others. Bob. They are currently limited by battery technology and battery price but that is changing fast. I cannot find any reviews about it. If you have the transmission in 4 or 5 and the engine at mowing rpm many times you can pick the front wheels off the ground when you let out on the clutch. Hydrostatic transmissions allow for greater variability in the mowers forward speed. Their blades cure all the mowing issues that deck has. 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. https://todaysmower.com/general-transmissions-now-has-a-u-s-parts-service-and-sales-center/. You had to stop the tractor to change gears and most of the time you had to wiggle the tractor to move the shifter from one gear to another. @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. I think the current price of K66 kit is $1600. I wouldn't bother with upgrading to a K66 and throwing all that money in it. ), has a locking differential and doesnt have all the plastic parts most lawn or garden tractors have these days. With the RS 800 there is more mechanical reduction using gears so you will hear more noise from the trans. Both will last longer than the rest of the tractor. When you let out the clutch it is now really jerky. Take it back! I have misplaced the manual but I think this is a hydrostatic transmission. If you have the stock number go to the page on homedepot.com. Each trans controls a separate rear wheel. Transmission is K46LD. . Youve done your research but the 25081 does not have any reviews up yet on Sears.com. 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. $74.95. Tuff Torq TLT200B E140, E150, E160 Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 7:59 am Post subject: Re: K46 tuff torq transaxle T40 Indeed it does indicate the LT166 uses a K51. It sounds like the ideal trans, but why are there so few machines that utilize it ?? The dealer will want $1200 or more to replace it when it fails. I just posted my review of that tractor. I go in tho talk to my local Cub dealer about that mower again .. and he says a used 4 year old Regent Simplicity he has with 255 hours is a better mower. 2011 Husqvarna MZ6128ZT at Sears! Am looking at replacing it now. (Always set the parking brake when you get off the tractor though. When you press on the left pedal it releases tension on the transmission drive belt. 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. Great article interesting and informative. But I want to replace these parts, but dont know what they are or what they do. When it starts to fail figure out what you want to do differently next time. They say it is heavy enough for ground engaging work. The use the same engines and transmissions yet the John Deere dealers charge $1000 to $3000 more. Manual transmissions today do not have a clutch like a car or truck has. of logs in my tow behind cart up a hill or pull a 30 foot tree out of the woods or pull cars out of the snow and I need to know some info on this trans. or inside the transmission? Not every rear engine riding mower uses a hydrostatic transmission; some brands still produce rear-engine riders with gear-based transmission systems. They offered it on a couple of Cub Cadet lawn tractors last year with a K46 but have dropped it for 2016. WOW what a tractor for the money. What Zero Turn Mower(s) would you recommend for less then one acre, residential usage, some hills (20-30 degrees), durable for 10 years, and less than 4000$. I realize I would need to fit any kind of unit to my current engine output shaft and my transaxle. I tried to find out the difference between the 20HP through 25HP Kohler 7000 series (KT715-KT740) engines and have been unable to identify a difference except for the carb. It has the 12 HP Brigs engine and the manual 5 speed transmission. Its not designed at all to mow pastures or rough areas. Used to be that with the right parts from Tuff Torq you could easily upgrade a T40/K46 to K57. Also for service, repairs, etc. Craftsman Pro with larger tires, power steering, larger deck, arm rests, and a lot bigger Kohler 7000 Elite engine. But the new gentrans in the Deere d105 are getting good reviews was just hoping this auto is similar to the Deere and not some junk knock off one. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! Engine still works but it wont move, and other things are starting to go so its time to replace. So confusing. 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. 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. Hi Phillip, would be great. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an . I have a K66S. 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. REBUILD SERVICES : Tuff Torq Transmission Transaxle K46 / T40 / K57 / K62 / K66. Understand your description of the manual drive train and see they all use belts, but is just a matter of how they are engaged. Ive been looking at the new John Deere E160/170, although they seem to only come in 48 cut, but have read that the transmissions may be a little weak on slopes and hills. 24HP 54 Complete Start Turn Tight Garden Tractor Non CA, 19HP 42 in. You charge the mower using normal household current. 42-inch Electric Zero Turn Mowers Ryobi, EGO, or Cub Cadet? I am going to attempt to make some adjustments myself to see if I can fix it. It should turn smoothly without grinding noises. The $1000 ones like the Craftsman T1000 have a manual, shift-on-the-go transmission. Is the k46 transmission really that much different? It does not have cruise so you have to keep your foot on the pedal all the time when you are moving. I want something that will be ground engaging rated and will push some dirt and blow snow. The question is about the trans? 3. I have been blowing snow with my current lower as well, and plan to continue. Hi David, Yes, it is very frustrating. I am looking at the Ariens 42in. Hi Joe, The Ariens Ikon and Gravely are the same mower so you can go to either an Ariens or Gravely dealer for parts. This site is great and thank for all the advice. The transmission is causing all manner of problems and Husqvarna are less than enthusiastic to resolve it under warranty. Do they have one with the k66 with differential lock with the k66 or higher? Take pictures (with your cellphone) as you take it out of the linkages. Thats 150 lbs. But, as you speed up you need less torque to keep going. By engaging a clutch and manually moving a gearstick, a user would change the gear ratio and vary the mowers speed. Not a manual but I believe that it has a cruise control feature. For example, a 10-inch pulley on the engine and a 5-inch pulley on the transmission would make it go faster. Bill. Its the most popular transmission installed in lawn tractors. 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. The mower previously was used to mow a flat lawn and the drive belt is about 10 years old. 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. What do you think of these Hustler ZTM? Out of the blue the deck stopped engaging, the PTO switch popped out. One question re: transmissions. These tractors have many more features like 6 inch turning radius, long life engines and nice seats. My D140 is 9 years old now and I have 430 hours on it. The GT Element V has an edge for working hills. They are currently limited by battery technology and battery price but that is changing fast. This is a very stout lawn tractor, though my recently purchased zero turn is much quicker and cuts more cleanly. I either need to rebuild it or replace. The Craftsman 27333. Raven MPV-7100/a> uses a hybrid drive system. Thanks again. is doing the same as before. If you buy one this year its quieter. Lets try a couple of things though. If youve ever driven a stick shift or seen someone do it, you have the basic picture. @Don, If you mow about 2 hours a week, 25 times a year. Ground engaging strength. I like the price much better. thx thankyou jerry. Stage-5, Complete K66 Oil-Change Guide GT/TS, re-install fuel tank, and main body. 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50, 2014 Craftsman T3200 Model 20391 48 in Automatic 22 hp Yard Tractor Review, https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/lawn-and-garden-tractors/xt2/lx42, Poulan Pro PB20VA46 Briggs 20 HP V-Twin Ready Start Pedal Control Fast Auto Drive Cutting Deck Riding Mower, 46-Inch, Ariens Riding Lawn Mower. Its a T2. $74.95. The fuel cap is the same unit from the K46. A hydros speed reduction is mainly done with the internal pump. 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 out the parts diagram here: Model #247255870 Craftsman lawn, tractor transmission. 3. The people there love to rebuild and make the old stuff better. 2) Rebuilding the Engine. I used Castrol as well, it was the only xW50 oil I could find at the time I did mine 4 years ago. Hi Dennis, As usual, whoever you talked to didnt know the Craftsman line. This transmission is tougher, lighter weight and takes less power than the very popular Tuff Torq K46 and Hydro-Gear T2 hydrostatic transmissions. So Im thinking about buying the Troy bill super bronco xp 50 for my 2 acre yard. Locking diffs are very hard to find. Hey Paul, Im looking to buy a new lawn tractor and Im looking at the Craftsman they sell at Lowes. Right? Craftsman has a few garden tractors that have the heavy duty transmission. Its a good basic mower at a great price. I ask because for my next garden tractor, I want to make sure I dont end up with a fragile transmission. so the transmissions may be too different. 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. The only bagger that is available for the current 42-46 inch mowers is a 2-bag. I have all kinds of attachments (aerators, rakes, trailers, etc. Also Ive read some not so great reports on the kohler courage line of engines. 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. I have under an acre to mow but it is hilly. New parts are expensive but readily available. Looked at Husqvarnas equivalenthave to admit my old Craftsman LT 1750 has features like: 10 inch rear wheels, electric PTO, heavier gauge deck, and hand control clutch that the current model doesnt have.. JoeBillyBob, I have a Craftsman 42, 21 VTwin, DYT 4000, Model #917-274040, SR 072204B005810. It, too, broke after less than a hour of use. (traction control) This feature is found on very few lawn tractors and really makes mowing a safer experience. You can see the XT2 GX54 with Fabricated Deck at your local Cub Cadet dealer and you can read about it more here: XT2 GX54. I ended up with the hydrostatic it's great. Thanks Paul! I also weigh almost 400 lbs. You need a lawn tractor with the heavy duty transmission. Loosen bolts on the guides and brackets, dont bend them out of the way. Hi Rick, that cracking is usually a problem with the designer not the material. Called Sears service dept and after 30 min they said the 25587 games a k46. The 2015 Cub Cadets and Craftsman Pros use a K58 Tuff Torq. I think Ive narrowed it down thanks to you. No, the only transaxle that may handle it is the K66 - all the other will overheat. That said. It can cause steering problems and overload the rear axle. You have already done what I suggest. The time cutter trans are sealed units and there are no user serviceable parts inside. It also has the largest wheels, heaviest trans and you can get a good dozer/snow blade for it. Hi Randy, If you want a gear drive you have to go to a sub-compact nowadays. About Paul Sikkema I dont have a good source for individual parts but here is a place to start General Trans Parts page. Help. Most lawn tractors, yard tractors, garden tractors and estate tractors in the last 20 years have an aluminum housing and inside that housing is the pump, motor, differential and drive axle. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Anyway, looks like with either brand price with a PTO and tiller will be about $15,000. I have a leaf vac with a deck of same material and it has cracked around engine mounting holes and in various other locations on the deck. Any recommendations for a new kid on the block? I have rebuilt or replaced every system and nearly every component in the tractor, including the now obsolete Sustrand hydro 3 times. I have had belts last 10 years in normal use and I have destroyed the belts in as little as a day trying to pull loads of dirt. Plus, different transmissions have different gear reduction ratios and different numbers of gears. Bob, If the Simplicity is leaving a strip of grass in the middle with new blades usually that means you have the wrong blades. You usually set the ground speed and then shuttle tractor forward and reverse as you mow. consist of batteries, electronic controllers and electric motors. Yeah so I'm looking for a 20 year machine on a budget! Thank you for your answer, it helps me a lot. They just have a few different options and paint color. The garden tractor and estate tractor hydrostatic transmissions are heavier and built to handle heavy loads and ground engaging attachments. Sears calls this heavy duty unit a "Premium Hydrostatic Transmission". And, if any of them have a heavier duty transmission (comparable or better than the K58)? Im just curious why a major component wasnt covered with their best in the business extended warranty. Any additional info for a replacement would be appreciated. lower gears. You cant turn the tractor with the diff locked. All of the current transmissions will not coast downhill. 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. K46 transmissions are designed for lawn tractors with 18-20 in rear wheels and 42-50 inch decks. The most common type of automatic transmission currently available is ahydrostatic lawn mower transmission. Hi Keith, just to keep the facts straight. 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50. Hi Paul, I am on the market for a new riding mower, looking at the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 EFI. I noticed that my transaxle was starting to growl & whine and wasn't operating up to standard especially going uphill. The farther you push the pedal the faster you go. Any point in splitting it open to clean the magnets and filters? 4. $1,199.00 now. The second tractor is a dealer only model. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. DES CR IPTION TUFF TORQ PART NO KEY NO. Could the transaxle handle it? They should be able to find parts breakdowns for the transmission. Overall, I feel that the XT2 might be a little pricey, but I havent been able to find anything of better value. From your research, does this tractor use one of the ne Element V transmissions? They didnt break but they were hard to use. With an external oil reservoir and a external oil filter (both for the hydro . Keith. The DREADED Tuff-Torq K46 Tranny OK guys. Thanks again. Craftsman Garden Tractors. 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 . Its probably a T2 or smaller trans and Its designed for mowing lawns and little else. 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. Maybe thats the best I can do? OP . So, at this point in time the current models are not lasting 2-3 times longer. Pulling a leaf vac up hills, pulling 500+ loads of dirt up hills, not so much. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. Hi Bryan, 1. I know I want a 42 deck, 22 HP, 2 cylinder B&S engine, preferably Craftsman. Also push a 40 Berco snowblower in the winter. Hey Paul I have asked questions about my '09 Exccellerator before and from what I understand it has a hydrogear G730 trans. Over the Husqvarna GT52XLS (equal price): It is only available in the same Kohler engine as the XT2. Actually, I was wanting to compare the TuffTorq numbers to the Hydro that I have. Hydrostatic transmissions are more expensive than mechanical transmissions but they are much easier to use. 20 V-Twin HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic Gas Front-Engine 960460063, Craftsman 19HP 46" KOHLER Turn Tight Hydrostatic Yard Tractor - Non CA 15" X 6" - 6", Craftsman 19HP 42 Turn Tight Hydrostatic Yard Tractor Non CA 1 Acre and Above, The 10 Most Popular Posts Of 2013 - TodaysMower - TodaysMower.com, Cub Cadet LTX 1045, LTX 1046 Riding Lawn Tractor Review - TodaysMower.com | TodaysMower.com, The Best Residential Zero Turn? IHT Transaxle series K (K46, K57, K58, K62, K66, K72)Hydraulic Equipments,Transmissions and Marine GearsProductsKanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. I think I finely understand. A ton of them k46 vs k66 a manual but I want to replace the.! 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