k46 vs k66
I have never heard of anyone having issues with the K46 with traction control (the one thats in the XT@ you are looking at). 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. is doing the same as before. The K58 in the Deere is the same transmission that Cub Cadet and Craftsman Pro are also using in tractors costing $1000 less than the Deere. If youve ever driven a stick shift or seen someone do it, you have the basic picture. Changing the size of the pullies should affect rear diff speeds. Hi David, Husqvarna is the only one of the three still using the K66. I have a flat 2 acre lot with some tall weeds. Went the whole summer with no issues. 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. Instead of a variable pulley systemuses a variable disk or ball/disk system. I replaced the belt, and purged per the instructions, but with no luck. 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. I bought an Ariens IKON XL 52 after 2 Toro SS zero turns quit running because they kept throwing the drive belts in less than 2 hours of use. The only bagger that is available for the current 42-46 inch mowers is a 2-bag. Any concern on the transmission of the ~2004 Simplicity Regent Hydro 14? Im looking for a simple tractor/mower with longevity/reliability in mind. L120 Silver Member. Which One Is This? That little Cub Cadet actually uses a transmission from a much larger tractor so in this case its over built. In front of the right wheel is the parking brake (usually) it should be loose but not bent. Paul I live in Hawaii where the grass never stops growing. Are there any lawn tractors made today without the pedal drive? @Shane, We really dont do troubleshooting here (even though sometimes I can guess whats wrong) I suggest you go over to https://www.mytractorforum.com/ and ask those guys. Lastly, Ive noted that youre a very helpful person to people who have questions. Cant find any reviews and they are never in the ratings. If you would like to move up to a V-Twin here is the review of the 20390. Apr 24, 2015 / Swapping Tuff Torq K65 or K66 for a K71 or K72 #3. Any opinion appreciated since I have spent hours among hours researching and basically cant find any reliable consistent information that is helping me make up my mind. I was thinking about purchasing Husqvarna YT42DXLS 42 lawn tractor 21.5 hp Kawasaki. I also talked to a Husqvarna dealer and he wasnt too excited about the RS 800. and can I fix that problem?thanks,shane. For most people thats 8 to 10 years of use. 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. The K58, a Tuff Torq K46 upgrade that's common in lightweight garden tractors, will be slightly more responsive and better for towing heavier loads. I'm about to change the oil for 5W-50 full synthetic. I have rebuilt or replaced every system and nearly every component in the tractor, including the now obsolete Sustrand hydro 3 times. Only spending $1699 wont get you anything capable of the tasks you mention. Most of the transmissions have to removed from the tractor for any repairs. But our lean-to it was parked under collapsed under snow. So Im thinking about buying the Troy bill super bronco xp 50 for my 2 acre yard. So confusing. Help. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This will be a great alternative to the gas powered lawn tractor. Over the Husqvarna GT52XLS (equal price): It is only available in the same Kohler engine as the XT2. Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! 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. There are going to be a few new models introduced sometime around March 1st. The biggest issue people were having the trans has been replaced this year with a more dependable unit (thats why the model number change). What does a locking differential do? K66 M1000RR Product VIN looks like this WB10 E710 X MZ111111 This means it is model code E710 M is the model year ( MY ) 2021 156 KW A67A10 1.0L or HP= 212 @14,500 New top limiter RPM 15,100 Weight listed as 192KG or 423 lbs Nissin brake calipers 100mm spacing like the BREMBO's of old on the K46. PART NO. Its a good basic mower at a great price. There seems to be only a hand full of these mowers. 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 would you get between the three? Just Google the transmission type and you can read to your hearts content. I am currently looking at either a manual or automatic transmission model, but wondering about the reliability and maintainability aspects of the two compare. Here is the tractor: 24HP 54 Complete Start Turn Tight Garden Tractor Non CA. If there is a wiring problem the timing will not be consistent. You will have to change these belts more often than the one belt in the hydro model. The Hustler does seem well built. This trans is designed to mow lawns and is not designed to pull heavy loads. What do you think of these Hustler ZTM? B.C. Based on what Ive read, Im pretty sure that youll recommend that I go with the hydro, but I want to make sure Im not missing something important. Just so you know, 3 baggers on a 42-46 inch mower is wider than the tractors so its easy to catch it on trees, fences, and shrubs. Bigger and stronger pump and motor systems have been integrated to offer the power and control . To go forward push on BOTH levers. 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. I found some new K66's for under $500 shipped online. Seems a bit quieter over the previous fluid. And what are the types/model transmissions each is equipped with? Tran is slipping very badly, barely moving forward. This includes the manual trans in the 20380 above, the CVTs and the hydrostatics. It will cost between $400 and $800 to replace the trans. Have they re-called them ? I contacted Sears and they told me all the current garden tractors use the K 58 transmission? Hi Guido, Im not a mechanic. Messages. Check out tufftorq.com for contact info. Paul, The use the same engines and transmissions yet the John Deere dealers charge $1000 to $3000 more. What kind of mower would you recommend? I have been using it to mow last fall and so far this year (my Dixon zero-turn has failed permanently) I also use it to pull 600-800 lb loads of dirt, sand and landscape rocks. If you get nowhere with those 2 companies find a dealer in your area that uses the ARI Parts network. Yeah so I'm looking for a 20 year machine on a budget! However, most rear engine riders these days are outfitted with Hydro-Gear transmissions, as are the vast majority of zero turn radius (ZTR) mowers. I want one that sounds like my old car! That is really what is going on with most of the reviews of the CVT. New parts are expensive but readily available. Two lever zero turns work the same way. Also, if you have any general opinions on Craftsman vs. Cub Cadet vs. John Deere, Id love to hear them. Im just curious why a major component wasnt covered with their best in the business extended warranty. You need a lawn tractor with the heavy duty transmission. The tractor eventually will go slower than normal or slow to a stop going up a slope. Taller than that and youll have to mow it 2-3 times to get it all cut down. It can also get too heavy with wet grass. Do all hydrostatic transmissions use these type gears? It is strong enough for your normal suburban lawn but not strong enough for hilly properties. The Troy-Bilt is the exact same mower as the Cub Cadet but they dont have as large of a dealer network. K46: Simple basic model; K57: Installs a charge pump to the K46 for higher HST efficiency and longer life; K58: Premium model with higher load capacity from K57; Models for heavy-load. Then Im not for certain but the Troy Bilt Super Bronco, 42 inch deck, 13A8A1BS066. , Hey Paul Im back! Anything under $2500 does not have a strong transmission. Simple DIY installation. and happy with the quality Id pay it. Ive got about 5 acres of primarily flat land with only a little bit of slope on either side of the driveway. aware of the issue ? I dont have a good source for individual parts but here is a place to start General Trans Parts page. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. 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). I have been looking at the Poulan Pro PB20A46 with the 20 HP Kohler engine and the cvt transmission. To back up? Never even see any of them anywhere. An automatic transmission on the gray Craftsmans is a variable speed belt drive. Over the XT1 GT50: Additional 4 and fabricated deck and ball bearing front wheels. The new Kohler 7000 series dont have any issues. There are no reviews because it just runs.. 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. I know it doesnt have that total garden tractor size or look but just wanted to know your feelings on it for my uses. and was was looking for, You helped this picky-about-equipment WI farm boy finally make a choice> I was looking to buy used but reading your opinions on that, especially on tranny life expectancy, helped me decide to buy new and I got a great deal on the Craftsman with Kohler 2 cylinder engine and cast iron front axle.,And I was wondering if the width/weight would be an issue.for the bagger. Craftsman Pro with larger tires, power steering, larger deck, arm rests, and a lot bigger Kohler 7000 Elite engine. To go right? Could the transaxle handle it? Ive been told that this engine is very good & Ive been told by a mechanic who works for a KUBOTA dealer & he says that this engine is junk ! 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. It is well suited to mowing level lawns and staying in bu. Some is kind of rough terrain with some slopes and a couple of steep hills. Reactions: larrybl. You can shift-on-the-go with some models but to get the longest life most brands suggest you push down on the clutch/brake pedal and then shift to the speed you want. When you let out the clutch it is now really jerky. Youve done your research but the 25081 does not have any reviews up yet on Sears.com. Do you know which 2014 Cubs have heavier duty transmissions? 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 . 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. A smaller gas engine (13 hp) charges batteries. A fender control hydro is just as dependable, but it takes a little more practice to drive. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks. Maybe somebody have the same problem? I am trying to make the same decisionit seems the hydrostatic would be easier cutting the grass. This is a very stout lawn tractor, though my recently purchased zero turn is much quicker and cuts more cleanly. Thanks Paul. I weigh about 250. However, automatic transmissions have been the default on riding mowers for some time. REBUILD SERVICES : Tuff Torq Transmission Transaxle K46 / T40 / K57 / K62 / K66. What do you think. Is G.T. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. The hydrostatic drive started making a lot of noise this year. One last thing. That was not actually a garden tractor. Again these trans are designed for the application and most are not designed to pull loads, just mow and bag. I opted to use the K46 fan for the moment. There is quite a bit of landscaping and 5 trees to maneuver around on our 0.6 Acre lot. Ps I have a goat section, but dont know what life its had for the first 462 hrs. Ive always had great luck with 60-inch decks in that price range. A forum community dedicated to John Deere tractor owners and enthusiasts. 1. the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 D around $3600. Want kind of a work horse. Are they junk? MTD has their own CVT. Lowes sent it to their service center and the service technician advised Lowes that the transmission failed along with valve covers are leaking and belts are worn. Paul: I am looking to replace by 2000 year model Sears garden tractor. Paul, you have a great site. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Thanks Dennis. Only the Garden tractors with the heavy duty transmissions are designed for ground engaging equipment. would be great. The Super Bronco XP 50 has 20 inch rear wheels and the 50-inch deck so it was made correctly for the trans. You need a lot of power and torque to get moving while maintaining grip for traction. bold up better. If everything looks good at this point take it to a mechanic you trust. I will follow up with you once this deep freeze ends and the snow melts. ), has a locking differential and doesnt have all the plastic parts most lawn or garden tractors have these days. Expecting to get at least 15 years out of a brand new machine. Answer (1 of 3): TuffTorque makes variations within models to satisfy the equipment manufacturers. The belt from the engine to the transmission is always at the proper tension and usually lasts for years. Or, if you already know it is not enough buy something better, just make sure it really is better. Ill be doing mostly just mowing and snow plowing. Co., Ltd. tries to solve the problems of our customers globally. If you havent checked the engine to transmission belt please do that before you give up on the tractor. I ordered a replacement from an online vendor and installed it. Im concerned about transmission strength without having to get a K57 or larger for basic around the property non-mowing work. But, the manual is usually 200 to 300 dollars less so you can buy a lot of belts over the life of the mower for that. Several manufacturers produce hydrostatic lawn mower transmissions for different types of riding mowers. The clutch is basically an electromagnet and the windings dont always go bad all at once. Most manufacturer's used the K46 in the LT's The JD X324 to X360 use the K58 transmission. The type of transmission is one factor that will help you determine which riding lawn mower will give you a nice, smooth ride. I have an 1/2 acre with mostly hills with some trees and bushes. That transmission can handle hills and uneven ground well. that way I can know when I should be careful about what limits I can push this transmission to. 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. To research your parts you really need the numbers off of the transmission itself. I bought this mower new I guess it was back in 1986. The biggest thing to understand is the grinding noise does not mean the transmission is going bad. Electrics are coming and I feel in the next 5 years you will see affordable homeowner versions. This is the last year for it so dont wait. The Bronco has performed very well considering the punishment it has taken but its time to get a new one. 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. 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. Craftsman has a few garden tractors that have the heavy duty transmission. The kit includes everything you need to swap out the transaxle, including a new seat and a new handle. They offered it on a couple of Cub Cadet lawn tractors last year with a K46 but have dropped it for 2016. 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. It is closer to your budget. I personally like the fender hydro controls because my foot gets cramps using the foot controls for a long time. Sears calls this heavy duty unit a "Premium Hydrostatic Transmission". 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. They are good tractors and stripe your lawn automatically. That was why I said read ALL the threads on the swaps people have done to make sure you know what you are singing up to do. There is one other form of CVT that has the possibility of also replacing the hydrostatic transmisson. Unlike zero-turn mowers that havetwo independent transaxles, ridingmowers have another feature that works with the transmission to create even more traction: the locking differential. You may have been looking at the 20381. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have. The Raven MPV-7100/a> uses a hybrid drive system. Hello CaptainSlow, welcome to the forum. Put the lever on the fender in F and then press the right foot pedal. If the blades you have are shortertheres your problem. Ill leave comments on my new to me home owner purchase. Thanks for a great and informative website. Its also tough enough for anything youll ever pull with it. The way the RS 800 is designed it actually has a lot more torque available to the rear wheels. Spin one wheel to see it spin. Dennis. Item#7120374000 lists the trans as an auto. Hi Justin, It really depends on what you are doing with it. 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. Its priced at $999. The current range for good quality lawn tractors is between $1350 and $1999. With the K66 Upgrade Kit you will enjoy: Nearly 2x the torque to the rear wheels. They are tough but General Transmissions does not have one for Garden Tractors yet. for the tractors rear weight, plus you, plus the trailer, plus the load. What about one of those tow-behind 3 foot tillers with their own motor on them for garden work? It comes out the bottom and you can find a video on youtube to show you how. I dont know what division of Sears you are talking to. 2. My yard slopes 8 feet in 300 ft and I am always pulling the loads uphill. 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. Im not sure about the reliability of the website. I will soon have 2 acre property with very gentle rolling hills. Dont pull anything up the slope. Do you want a red, black or yellow tractor? The 25081 is a lot easier to get on and off. The specs look good. It has a 4-1/4"-diameter input pulley mounted under the 8-1/2"-diameter cooling fan, with the pulley centerline 4-7/8" above the case-seam centerline. New Lot of 2 OEM Tuff Torq Transmission Axle Oil Seal 187T0134280 for K46 & T40. Where can be problem? 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. A hydros speed reduction is mainly done with the internal pump. Do the GT RS 800 CVT transmissions drive both rear wheels? The articles are very informative. Now we come to the K66 upgrade. Its almost new. The K57 has 3/4 inch axles. The huge advantage of this design is it uses no belts, filters or fluids so they take less yearly maintenance. 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 new Gator blades are almost 1/8 longer than the originals, and the mohawk eventually showed up on the original blades as well (not sure when it happenedafter sharpening the old blades? This model has a shiftier on the fender. Let me ask you this. Check it out and then we can go from there to find the right mower for you. The hood & dash are wrecked. There are quite a few different belt guides and brackets that can trip you up if you dont get them all back in the right place. that said. Simply put, it prevents the wheels from slipping. Here's where some of you bawked at the cost outlay ($2250). Can you clear up my concerns and do you know if the 2015 models have improvements that may help assist me? Its probably a T2 or smaller trans and Its designed for mowing lawns and little else. 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50. Foot pedal dont know what division of Sears you are not on it for 2016,. 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