I am considering the Craftsman 20386 manual transmission yard tractor to replace my Craftsman 917.271831 which Ive had for about 15 years. If the dealer cant help I suggest contacting Hydro-Gear directly. Which engine is best? The hydro also has built in braking. Cheers. or Best Offer. @Hank, There are no zero-turns under $4000 (residential) that will handle 20 degree slopes and last 10 years. @joebillybob, The Sears service techs tell me the hydrostatic trans have the least repairs. 25 HP V-Twin Kohler Hydrostatic Gas Front-Engine Garden Tractor with Cub Connect Bluetooth GT50. Member. The 2016 Poulan Pro Lawn Tractors at Amazon are the best deal you can get for 2016. Then take the two and make one. You charge the mower using normal household current. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. Instead, youll be thinking about details like engine power and weight capacity, and youll be looking at specific kinds of mowers such as tractors or zero turns as a result. 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? I suppose this one isnt anything special either since its at the local Rural King store? I am a victim of the John Deere LA175 that is worthless.wont even go up a hill. Cub Cadet has one in the XT2 54 inch Garden Tractor and of course the XT3 with the cast-iron driveshaft hydro. The G-730, on the other hand, has an 8 mph top speed. Randy. Manual transmissions today do not have a clutch like a car or truck has. It uses a friction wheel and disk to change the forward speed of your rider. You have to get above $5000 to get the K58 in an X500 Deere. To stop, pull them back. Are there any that are of better value that I should consider? (Everyone wanted Craftsman to sell a lawn tractor with a Kohler but no one wanted to pay the extra price). A20VA46 46 in. I was looking through your top picks for 2018 and ran across the 25587. If you were potentially looking to buy a garden tractor sometime within the next five years (of 2015), what type of transmission would you most favor/wait for (besides manual)? I have also been looking at Husqvarnas website to try to compare models, but Husqvarna doesnt list any specs on the transmissions. This technology is beneficial because it uses less fuel to mow your lawn and is quieter than using lawn tractors with larger engines. Hi Scott, The electronic limited slip on the Cub Cadet and Husqvarna has good points and bad points. The K46 is not serviceable. Are higher RPM transaxles available without super high wheel spin? The front end is weak and a lot of the last ones made needed the toe-in fixed right out of the box so make sure it has the full warranty. Help! I realize I would need to fit any kind of unit to my current engine output shaft and my transaxle. 42 inch hydro and 42 inch CVT. If you put very small pullies, for example, say 2, on the engine and rear pinion, would the tractor go faster? Therefore, I want a heavier duty transmission to ensure the entire machine holds up. Used parts are sometimes available, but rarely cheap. You move the shift lever and it changes the diameter of the two drive pulleys on the top of the gear case. Consumer Reports does list the Cub Cadet brand as more prone to problems but first that is based on just readers writing in and second the info is two years out of date. If the blades you have are shortertheres your problem. I replaced the belt, and purged per the instructions, but with no luck. I now have enough info to make a purchasing decision here. Your site was very helpful, thanks. The names that I see locally are John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, X Marks, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Ariens, Kohler, Poulan, and Stihl. Thank you for that info. You can buy a Husqvarna 960430212 YTA22V46 for $1700 to $1900. Maybe thats the best I can do? Please Help! Do any of the Husquvarna GT models use the K66 or heavier in their equipment? erick. The 46 cuts the best and can handle up to 2 acres. Hi Laurie, I have bad news and good news for you. Now, with my Ariens at 3.4 hours, I dont know what that part is called on the left hydro motor, but it lost the tension spring. If the engines were junk , why would KUBOTA have them in the first place ? Can I use that in the Saber? Hi Paul, Ive been using a Troybilt Super Bronco 50 cut with the Kohler KT725 24HP engine for 4 years. Sears calls this heavy duty unit a "Premium Hydrostatic Transmission". is doing the same as before. That said, if you have a lot of landscaping to mow around the hydro is easiest to drive. Joe. It fixes most of the problems we are having with ethanol fuel. Thanks. I dont know if John Deere even has a locking diff anymore in the X500 series. Im curious, is the hydrostatic in this mower a K46 or what might it be? Electrics are coming and I feel in the next 5 years you will see affordable homeowner versions. Under most conditions the transmission will hold the tractor in position without having to step on the brake. K46 transmissions are designed for lawn tractors with 18-20 in rear wheels and 42-50 inch decks. I am pretty sure Cub Cadet has a better warranty program. 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 . My view point on the K46. Just go to husqvarna.com to check them out. As far as I know there is only the K46ELD lawn tractor trans and the K66ELD garden tractor trans. 42 19HP Riding Mower with a six speed. JB. Do you know what tranny the new 2014 ariens from home depot uses? $74.95. Craftsman is now using them in all Husqvarna built tractors except the Garden Tractors. There are very few parts that wear in these transmissions and the recently introduced Element V from General Transmissions for your yard tractor is now stronger and requires less worry than all the hydrostatic transmissions. From their video, it looks like it may. With the mower turned off sit on the seat and put your hands on the two large levers in front of you. I have a large hilly yard with most inclines less than 5 degrees but a couple of areas are perhaps 20 degrees. I have under an acre to mow but it is hilly. I dont have a good source for individual parts but here is a place to start General Trans Parts page. Thought it must be the clutch so we ordered one from sears. It becomes confusing. We have a manual trans mission Gt 5000. And are made in Kansas. Many people seem to have high-hopes for CVT transmissions. Hi Casey, Yes, The 2019 Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP 50 at Home Depot is built correctly to give you a long life on your property. I used it to mow and to pull an overloaded yard cart up hills for years, but that finally caught up with me. I also would like to either pull 60 gallon sprayer or utilize 3 point version of same sprayer. Hi Erick, No, each deck is designed for the stress. a tractor that will hold up to the hill and snow removal. Its also tough enough for anything youll ever pull with it. About Paul Sikkema Hi Darrel, All three models are heavy-duty tractors capable of ground engaging work. Any other recommendations for other brands/models in the same price range as the XT2 GX54 (or cheaper!) Its a perfect tractor if you want to attach a snow blade. How durable are the Husqvarna lgt54dxl transmissions? Put the lever on the fender in F and then press the right foot pedal. Or I have an old 5 sp trans from a JD. Generally, You tractor is worth about $400 in great shape. Now, GT realized that the new owners are used to a quiet transmission so they made a change in early summer to keep more lube up in the gear set when the trans in in reverse. A few of the high-end commercial mowers are now using enclosed cast iron hydros. Paul, Ive read your review on the craftsman 20385 but on the sears site it lists the trans as a hydrostatic, not a cvt auto. It uses the new heavy-duty automatic CVT. MTD has their own CVT. Is John deer mite reliable than husqvarna which brand will last longer. If you have to repair the engine down the road you are looking at another $1500. I would like the best most reliable auto transmission in this general price range. Twenty years ago the gear drive transmission was the most popular but today automatic hydrostatic and automatic CVT transmissions have replaced them in popularity. The upper injectors on the air box are the same connection design as the K46, but the lower ones on the throttle bodies are a newer design. PART NO. If you are in a higher gear like 4, 5 or 6 the front wheels may jump off the ground. The 22 inch wheels and the 54-inch deck is too big for the lawn tractor transmission. Are there any lawn tractors made today without the pedal drive? Hey Paul. that way I can know when I should be careful about what limits I can push this transmission to. If you have spare blades or a bagger it will still fit on this tractor. Love it!! 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. Thanks for any info. So Paul, having read probably 100 comments and your replys, would I be correct in saying that you would recommend the Craftsman 20391 with a CVT transmission over the Pro Series 20442 with the K46? How long has the industry been doing this? The TS354D, Troy-Bilt GT, Craftsman Pro GT and the Cub Cadet GT tractors have a heavy duty garden tractor trans. I assume using a yard seep weekly, hauling 300-400 Lbs now and then in a wagon is ok? Hi Joe, The Ariens Ikon and Gravely are the same mower so you can go to either an Ariens or Gravely dealer for parts. The price is right. Looking to purchase a second hand cub cadet rzt s46 with 426 hours on it. wILL THE tUFF tORQ FIT IN A jOHN dEERE mODEL 145 AUTOMATIC ? I'm just interested in the Husqvarna K57 since it is $400 versus $775 for the official JD replacement. But they do not have anyone at a call center or store that can troubleshoot your problem over the phone. More importantly, Im a bit worried about how the hydro will hold up to handling my hills. 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. I just checked Sears.com and the deal is very good right now. They are tough but General Transmissions does not have one for Garden Tractors yet. I blue 5500 on an X570 with a K72 and a 48" deck. Buy it here: Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor, Thanks Paul very good info. Thanks Paul,You have been a tremendous help! After installing a limited slip in my Jeep I can attest to the traction benefits. Hi Rick, that cracking is usually a problem with the designer not the material. Could the transaxle handle it? You have to get up to the Regent to get the GT transmissions. Just looking on the net which suggests the trans will only last 400-600 hrs. It took a couple visits and many phone calls to find a Husqvarna lawn mower dealer and it is not in a reasonable proximity to my home. Hydro-Gear also offers larger and more productive commercial models including the ZT-5400 that offers two-speed operation up to 18 miles per hour for transporting. Cant find any reviews and they are never in the ratings. Anyway, looks like with either brand price with a PTO and tiller will be about $15,000. But, the information you have gotten is old or doesnt apply to the CC30H. Yes, The only real solution is to upgrade the transmission. I am going to attempt to make some adjustments myself to see if I can fix it. Most of the transmissions have to removed from the tractor for any repairs. The good news is Cub Cadet does have two tractors that will work for you and are rugged enough to last a long time on your property. Cub Cadet is using it on all of the 2015 Enduro series and Troy-Bilt lawn tractors. They cut well and get rid of the grass very well when mowing the taller stuff. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. These tractors have many more features like 6 inch turning radius, long life engines and nice seats. Hi Eric, The RS 800 has a differential in the transmission just like your car. Hi Jason, That tractor does not use the RS800 CVT. Imagine walking or driving during an icy winter. I noticed that my transaxle was starting to growl & whine and wasn't operating up to standard especially going uphill. That is the engine that he had to work on. 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. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an . @Don, If you mow about 2 hours a week, 25 times a year. Let me ask you this. I'm about to change the oil for 5W-50 full synthetic. 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. Thy list the 20390 as an auto. When you press on the left foot pedal you only release the v-belt between the engine and the transmission. @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. The Regent is just a normal lawn tractor with a high price tag so the dealer can make a profit. And they will sell a ton of them to people who only want the lowest price and dont care about quality. Are higher RPM transaxles available without super high wheel spin? It is a good transmission but has a reputation of not holding up on hills. The K66 transmission upgrade kit will replace the K46 transaxle and costs approximately $1,800. I absolutely love it. It is a good, dependable transmission when used properly. If I could get 4 acres mowed for $35 ? You are used to the sounds of a passenger car. the craftsman is a Hydrostatic, but the Ariens is just called an automatic? The K58, a Tuff Torq K46 upgrade thats common in lightweight garden tractors, will be slightly more responsive and better for towing heavier loads. Never even see any of them anywhere. It will keep spinning the tires even if you put 1200 lbs on the rear of your tractor. The fabricated deck is stronger than conventional decks and takes a beating well. At this point in time though they are not yet cost effective for lawn tractor applications. Bob. These transmissions are not like the older styles though. Check it out and then we can go from there to find the right mower for you. Which One Is Best For You? I have change the fluid 4 times now, using Castrol 5w50 each time. Changing the size of the pullies should affect rear diff speeds. i need to stay in the 2 to 3k price range , Is there any hope for that? Electrics are coming and I feel in the next 5 years you will see affordable homeowner versions. Both of those two tractors use a K92 transmission. 1 523 05 82- 01 K46 CR HOP 7A646084320 53 505 56 48- 01 CONTROL LEVER F 1A646029400. For example, a 10-inch pulley on the engine and a 5-inch pulley on the transmission would make it go faster. Stage-5, Complete K66 Oil-Change Guide GT/TS, re-install fuel tank, and main body. Craftsman uses it in the 20401 tractor and the new 2015 Pro series. Thats just not possible here. 4. But don t go front. The old Kohler Courage is the engine that he is complaining about. By doing this I can get rid of my existing snow blower, tiller, etc Any recommendations as to what type of unit would best suit my needs? Very good info but I do have a question . To go in reverse put the fender lever in R and press on the right foot pedal. 2. @Dixie, The guys over at mytractorforum would be able to help you more than I can. The XT3 series. Theyare designed to give you hundreds of hours of service for normal use. (Sometimes called a automatic hydrostatic). (50 hours) If you dont use it on hills more than 15 degrees. @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. It has been tremendously helpful to me and undoubtedly many thousands of others. But the hydros with foot controls on all the Craftsman mowers comes with cruise control and drives very similar to a car so many people like that. Ps I have a goat section, but dont know what life its had for the first 462 hrs. Thanks so much for the helpful information. The kit includes everything you need to swap out the transaxle, including a new seat and a new handle. Now days,CVTs have now matured to the point where you find them in cars, snowmobiles, snow blowers and even heavy-duty farm tractors. Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. Seems a bit quieter over the previous fluid. This tractor goes faster than the ones with the diff lock. As we know and you have very well informed us, the so called 6-7 speed transmissions arent that good strength wise these days. If the CVT still scares you here is my article with the other Poulan Pro tractors with Hydros. The clutch is basically an electromagnet and the windings dont always go bad all at once. The Ariens compares favorably to the 28884 craftsman made for them by MTD. I used Castrol as well, it was the only xW50 oil I could find at the time I did mine 4 years ago. This will be my first yard tractorand my yard is relatively flat with a small drainage ditch and some trees to go around. If the clutch is bad the timing of the fuse blowing will be consistent. There are going to be a few new models introduced sometime around March 1st. That is the primary reason why zero-turn mowers cost more than the lawn tractors. In fact, I tend to have better luck with glass fiber housings than I do with aluminum. The transmission is causing all manner of problems and Husqvarna are less than enthusiastic to resolve it under warranty. 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. Am looking at replacing it now. Its not bad its just different. The difference in the two input shafts is that the K71 is threaded at the top rather than entirely splined. Personally, I would choose the E160. I may just have to give in a get a foot pedal mower. Over time we asked for lawn tractors that mowed faster, turned better and didnt cause so much damage. Do all hydrostatic transmissions use these type gears? In addition there are a bunch powered of landscaping items like top dressers and aerators that are using it. There are already commercial models that will mow all day long on a single charge. They can be categorized by location on the mower: They also can be categorized by the way theyre activated: As you can imagine, the more convenient a locking differential is to use and the more traction it provides, the more it raises the cost of your mower. Hi Ray, A K46 inch tranny in a lawn tractor with a 42-46 inch deck is a good choice. Cub Cadet dealers seems to becoming fewer and further between, but there are at least five that are closer than the Husqvarna dealer I found. Or fastest delivery Wed, Apr 19 . I know these manual transmission models are being phased out. Mowing, hills and light pulling. While waiting for it to arrive I read the manual and researched the web and found that it might be the 30 amp fuse,so we found and changed it and it started right up. CVT Automatic Transmissions Simple to use, ideal for all terrain. (its called wear and tear) Did you just talk to the store or did they take it to a service center for repair? What seems to be the best value for what I need is the Troy-bilt Super Bronco 54 XP GT garden tractor. But also remember there are about 1,000,000 million of these transmissions sold EACH year. It is closer to your budget. Close you eyes and pretend you are gripping a shopping cart. I can't even find any info from Sears (now that's really surprising) about the hydrogear I have, but I wanted to know if my GT really does have an adequate tranny, like K66, or whatever for a GT-type tractor or have I been duped like many with horsepower ratings. The garden tractor and estate tractor hydrostatic transmissions are heavier and built to handle heavy loads and ground engaging attachments. Come join the discussion about towing, PTOs, reviews, attachments, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Ive read a number of your posts and I still cant decide between the manual and hydrostatic versions of the Craftsman LT3000 42 turn tight lawn tractor. How much to rebuild or if you have a rebuilt one how much? Ive also looked into the 25081. The 28851 Craftsman has a better Briggs Intek Plus engine (they call it a platinum) has a better seat (whoopie!) Being able to change speeds is undeniably helpful for getting your riding mower out of a slippery patch of mud or grass. This includes the manual trans in the 20380 above, the CVTs and the hydrostatics. The extra speed will make a big dofference moving snow. I have a Cub LT46 XT1 which has 22HP and I cant imagine needing to put the larger carburetor on it for more power. There should be less than 1/4 inch difference in height. So, transmission models like the ZT-2200 (EZT) and the ZT-2800 will be able to handle minimally challenging conditions and as a result will be found in lightweight, residential-grade or mid-grade zero turn mowers. I will report back. There are some threads about that on one or more sites. (I always change the engine oil with synthetic, every year) This is how I make money to keep this website up and running. The biggest downfall of this type of transmission is you have to stop the tractor to shift to a different speed (range). Correct me if Im wrong , you stated that this model had a K46 TUFF TORQ tanny & a K58 TUFF TORQ tanny . So, if youre looking for a low-cost, lightweight transmission made for flat lawns or slightly hilly lawns where the traction tends to be good, your best bet is to look for the K46, which is found in lawn tractors. It can cause steering problems and overload the rear axle. Hi David, Husqvarna is the only one of the three still using the K66. The tractor usually jumps or jerks. It takes some practice to start and stop a manual transmission tractor. In there you can find the trans part numbers. Here is the rest of the transmissions used: Tuff Torq TLT200A E110, E120, E130 Have been warned that the use of plastic-nylon gears in their hydrostatic transmissions can be problematic. The 20442 has the K46 transmission. I think it has the K46 also, along with the smaller deck. Basically I want what I had-but I dont want to end up with a clunker. Hi chris, It appears you would like a compact utility tractor. The second tractor is a dealer only model. Note: I am never on the slope for more than 10-20 seconds, but dont want to stress the tranny to early failure. YTA22V46. 2. bold up better. muskogee,ok 74401 where can I find part for cvt trans that plastic part on top of trans/cam configuration controls forward an reverse ? Hi Bob, I have one question to ask about the Lowes warranty and your tractor. I was wondering why my Craftsman riding mower rear wheel was only spinning one wheel when it was stuck in the mud, thought something was wrong with rear transmission, now I know better. I mow about an 1.5 acres on rough hilly land. Thank you, $1,199.00 now. I am considering the 4 year extended warranty. I have a 4 yr, old Craftsman Model # 917.288570 lawn tractor that will not engage in Forward or Reverse. Thanks, Ray, Hi Ray, The 3-bin bagger is for older Craftsman tractors made by Husqvarna. This type of transmission takes practice to keep the tires from digging into your lawn but with a little practice these are very easy to use. I looked for a review about the Deere d110. I just thought when you said, its probably a T2 or less, you werent sure. Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! 2) Rebuilding the Engine. OxCart Utility Cart Review The Best Dump Yard Cart? Please advise asap & thanks for everything ! 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. Also for service, repairs, etc. Also trying to stay with a B&S engine after reading some poor reviews on the Kohler Courage series. I do like the CVT in the Poulan Pro PB20A46. Turn Tight Automatic Riding Mower, Cub Cadet Lawn Mowers XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. They all basically mount in the same spot but the linkages for the shifter and brake are usually what needs to be modified. It's a tank. You cant turn the tractor with the diff locked. You can see it here: Cub Cadet Lawn Mowers XT1 Enduro Series GT 50 in. It is right on the tranny housing. 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. If you would like to move up to a V-Twin here is the review of the 20390. Engine still works but it wont move, and other things are starting to go so its time to replace. Hi. No one races with hydrostatic transmissions. He cut costs in the mold. 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