Only the computer industry has phone techs, but they charge for their time. Are you sure its the transmission? The so called manual-shift on the go of course dont use peddles, but Im not so much interested in mowing as much as I am in using around the property for hauling, pulling, general working. Love it!! That means at least new wheels and tires and probably hubs. If the CVT still scares you here is my article with the other Poulan Pro tractors with Hydros. Both of those two tractors use a K92 transmission. Next, place one rear wheel on the ground and spin the free wheel. Home Depot: John Deere E160 48 in. I dont expect it to be a true hydro for the cheap price HD is asking for it. Thank you for your comment. Each trans controls a separate rear wheel. I figured I'd check the magnet on the fill plug and if it's clean then I'll just change the fluid. 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. Randy. The pedal on the left side of the tractor is the parking brake. I think Ive narrowed it down thanks to you. I will soon have 2 acre property with very gentle rolling hills. Hi Dan, the T2 is the same trans as in the D125/D130 Deeres. Great site. While its a tough tranny you have to have constant pressure on the foot pedal to make it go. To go right? $14.50 shipping. 2. In the six months I have been using it I have noticed significant wear on the drive belt. 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 has the 6 speed manual transmission (which is bullet proof) I use the machine as a true ground engaging tractor, pull heavy loads,etc. I have Castrol Edge 5w50 in my K66 and it has been great. The belt from the engine to the transmission is always at the proper tension and usually lasts for years. I like the price much better. Dave, I am not aware that any of the MTD built garden tractors have the electronic locking diff. Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor. Hi Guy, You are very welcome, You have to get into the X500 Deeres to get a garden tractor trans. 1. the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 D around $3600. Fallbrook has announced a commercial partnership with Hydro-Gear to bring NuVinci technology to the lawn & garden market. 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 20442 has the K46 transmission. or Best Offer. Hi Dennis, As usual, whoever you talked to didnt know the Craftsman line. This will be a great alternative to the gas powered lawn tractor. It works fine though. An experts opinion will definitely help narrow down the search field with so many options out there. Is there anyway to service this unit? 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. Again thanks for your time and most valuable experience. 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. You can read my review here: 25081 review. It also has the K46. @PJ. 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. I will always recommend a pedal control Hydrostatic Transmission over a manual or an automatic for the new kid. I mow about an 1.5 acres on rough hilly land. The rest have moved to the newer K57 or K58. You still have a light duty tractor, with a beefed up rear end. Hi, I am looking for recommendations as to a garden or utility tractor for some recently purchased property. It is well suited to mowing level lawns and staying in bu. 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). How you feel about this? 3. Its almost new. I noticed that my transaxle was starting to growl & whine and wasn't operating up to standard especially going uphill. thx In other words over the last 3 years Cub Cadet has completely gone through their product line and their operations. Hi Clayton, The direct replacement for you LT1750 is the 25081. From your research, does this tractor use one of the ne Element V transmissions? The Super Bronco XP 50 has 20 inch rear wheels and the 50-inch deck so it was made correctly for the trans. These transmissions are very easy to use. Say, you only drove passenger cars all your life. I have about 1 + acre of rough unfinished yard. Fill the hydro chamber through port on top of OEM supplied reservoir and bring oil. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1. The 20374 will work for mowing, and light pulling. That said. Tuff Torq TLT200B E140, E150, E160 This property will need to be mowed (either drop cutting or mulching). I think it has the K46 also, along with the smaller deck. This will be a great alternative to the gas powered lawn tractor. Thanks Paul,You have been a tremendous help! Do all hydrostatic transmissions use these type gears? But I want to replace these parts, but dont know what they are or what they do. I mow 2 acres with steep hills and use ground engaging equipment. https://todaysmower.com/cvt-automatic/ and https://todaysmower.com/general-transmissions-now-has-a-u-s-parts-service-and-sales-center/. It is closer to your budget. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously, I am very excited to announce that there is now. I just thought when you said, its probably a T2 or less, you werent sure. About half of the negative reviews there are not for that tractor. Its a T2. LGT stands for light garden tractor. If you have large open areas to mow the cheaper manual works just as well because you just put it in a gear and gogogo. The jump between gears often felt on manual transmission vehicles is absent in hydrostatic lawn mowers. The Kohler 7000 is a residential engine. Thy list the 20390 as an auto. If you have to repair the engine down the road you are looking at another $1500. These machines are not lawn tractors with electric motors replacing the gas engine but true state of the art electric vehicles. I also saw on one of your replies, something about Hydro-Gears being so great. John Deere is continuing to use them in some of the 100 series lawn tractors. Thought it must be the clutch so we ordered one from sears. This tractor goes faster than the ones with the diff lock. Anything under $2500 does not have a strong transmission. A few of the high-end commercial mowers are now using enclosed cast iron hydros. It fixes most of the problems we are having with ethanol fuel. The Red Craftsman, Poulan Pro and some Husqvarna GTs use the G730 Hydro-Gear. @joebillybob, The Sears service techs tell me the hydrostatic trans have the least repairs. I have a 2012 Husqvarna YTH 22V42 lawn tractor with 340 hours on it with the "DREADED K46 TRANSAXLE". I replaced the belt, and purged per the instructions, but with no luck. Also noticed that the lever with teeth that I am assuming is part of the braking system is bent outwards. What kind of mower would you recommend? These are usually cast iron for long life and durability. Spin the rear wheels by hand. I blue 5500 on an X570 with a K72 and a 48" deck. Hi Roy, Everride was purchased by Ariens quite a while ago. Sep 1, 2020 / Tufftorq vs. Hydro-gear (again) - My convo with Tufftorq - comments? And they will sell a ton of them to people who only want the lowest price and dont care about quality. 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. 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. Great article interesting and informative. Hi Marvin, The E160/170 uses the same transmission as you had in the Bronco. Some of the Higher end Husqvarnas use the K66. I have determined that I need to buy a unit with a fabricated deck to get the square cut / flat faced discharge chute [no need to say why but it is a safety issue]. It is possible this new injector is different in PWM and new drivers are needed on the PCV to run these injectors. Be sure you have the model number and serial number off the frame of your mower. Repuestos. Use a camera or the camera on your phone. Fast & Free shipping on many items! or Best Offer. Shops in my area do not rebuild them due to the high labor $$. I dont want to buy a small farm tractor or sub-compact utility tractor. Looking to purchase a second hand cub cadet rzt s46 with 426 hours on it. Hi Rick, Here are two articles on the CVT in that tractor. The 20409 has not been made for two years. erick. CVT Automatic Transmissions Simple to use, ideal for all terrain. 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. Im looking at purchasing a Poulan Pro 42 in. Correct me if Im wrong , you stated that this model had a K46 TUFF TORQ tanny & a K58 TUFF TORQ tanny . Buy it here: Craftsman 20407 48 24 HP V-Twin Briggs & Stratton with TurnTight Garden Tractor, Thanks Paul very good info. K46 transmissions are designed for lawn tractors with 18-20 in rear wheels and 42-50 inch decks. The most significant thing I have against this mower is that my local dealer said that Cub has a promise date of June 19th for a ship date (they will ship it by then) and shipping takes 7-10 days, which puts me at the end of June. At what RPM does the transaxle operate? Other than that it was an excellent tractor and was a staple in the Craftsman line for years. It also has the larger tires and garden tractor frame. The biggest issue people were having the trans has been replaced this year with a more dependable unit (thats why the model number change). RJR Tractor's FOREVER WARRANTY. 2. Commonly used in Lawn/Yard Tractors. Telephone 1-866-572-3441 Email: customerservice@tufftorq.com. No one races with hydrostatic transmissions. Any point in splitting it open to clean the magnets and filters? So. @ Michael, I contacted Sears and they told me all the current garden tractors use the K 58 transmission? Right? That tractor is made for Craftsman by MTD. @Michael, The hydro on the YT3000 Model 28851 will hold up just fine. Thanks Paul. It is not allowing the mower to move on that side. I read, I think, all your replies and did not notice anyone asking about Hustler Turf ZTM. Okay so that one would be okay for hilly yards then? I have a flat 2 acre lot with some tall weeds. It's a tank. Often called Manual transmissions this type uses a series of gears to change the ground speed of your tractor. The current range for good quality lawn tractors is between $1350 and $1999. 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. It goes rear. Husqvarna Lawn Garden Tractors | 11 New Improved Models! @james, Yes, the tractor manufactures typically are parts changers so they only carry the major components. Im just curious why a major component wasnt covered with their best in the business extended warranty. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have. One question, as I cant seem to find the answer on my own. Also, I would check the belt and idler springs that put tension on the belt before I would blame the transmission. There hasnt been a gear drive transmission in lawn tractors for almost 20 years now. Hi Erick, Yes, Hustler is a good brand and they make great high end residential and commercial mowers. Actually, I was wanting to compare the TuffTorq numbers to the Hydro that I have. I know it doesnt have that total garden tractor size or look but just wanted to know your feelings on it for my uses. In addition there are a bunch powered of landscaping items like top dressers and aerators that are using it. However, the 6 speed is a lettle less expensive and I understand repair bills are usually lower. Under most conditions the transmission will hold the tractor in position without having to step on the brake. Get in a habit of checking the oil and keeping it filled. elbow on fill port of hydro chamber will be attached to a remotely located expansion reservoir via a. rubber tube. After reading your articles and realizing I have a quality 14HP Vanguard Briggs engine, I am second guessing myself for buying the JD (not sure how well it will handle the hill with the transmission, and lower quality engine. See it here on Sears.com: 19HP 42 in. I currently have a Simplicity Regent Hyrdro 14 (leaves a mohawk cut with net gator mulching blades and also mohawk with old mulching blades) and I picked up a 2011 John Deere D130 this winter. Despite its I-dont-even-know-how-many-hundreds-of-hours of neglect (including running on e10 for half of its life [not under my supervision]), the Kohler starts right up and runs healthily (more dependable than the much, much newer Kawasaki) and the HydroGear 222-3010 has been phenomenally reliable despite negligent use (ie towing uphill at full speed, dethatching at 1/2 engine speed, wheelies lolagain, not under my supervision). That alone will cost you an additional $250-$400 before you get it home. The biggest problem has been that owners are used to the old style gear drive transmissions and hydros so they expect this transmission to behave and sound in a certain way. If the trans case is black its the automatic, if its aluminum then its a hydro. Any dirt, metal filings or other contaminants will greatly shorten the life of the rebuild. If you purchase online they offer Free delivery, an extra 5% off. I have two that are great choices. We have a place with a large lawn (~ 1/2 acre) with some slope and about 2 acres (with gentle slopes) of pasture divided into a couple of paddocks that have not had grazers for years. That pump then drives an internal motor that runs a lot slower. Thank you so much for your very prompt reply. Does your local SearsHomeTown Store still have one? Ill spend a few paragraphs going through each type so you have a better idea of the best type for you. I have a very hilly and uneven 4 acres and haul things around with a trailer too. Use this link to check it out on Sears.com: I cannot find any reviews about it. Open the transaxle up and reverse the component that you are not supposed to reverse when you rebuild it (because it would go in reverse). You charge the mower using normal household current. Hi chris, It appears you would like a compact utility tractor. I ended up with the hydrostatic it's great. Only spending $1699 wont get you anything capable of the tasks you mention. They dont have any warranty. I have a K66S. Hi Randy, That model uses the GT CVT transmission. Lawn has 2 small slopes that rise about 5ft over 20 ft long. It uses a friction wheel and disk to change the forward speed of your rider. Both are made by Husqvarna. It broke after about 20 min. REBUILD SERVICES : Tuff Torq Transmission Transaxle K46 / T40 / K57 / K62 / K66. I have about 3 acres. I like Cub Cadet because there are many local dealers and its easy to get parts and help if you need it. I would say that you will have no issues with the trans. I suggest you look at the GT 5000 It has a heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission. Note: it has a foot control CVT instead of the fender control: 20390 Review. Who Makes The Best Lawn Tractor or Zero Turn For You? Using one is very much like driving your car. Like. Have about 2 weeks left on warranty. Help. If you are mowing up and down that slope you are not on it for more than 30-45 sec. But you know that already thats the same way your old mower worked. Many people seem to have high-hopes for CVT transmissions. The Raven MPV-7100/a> uses a hybrid drive system. I would like the best most reliable auto transmission in this general price range. What about one of those tow-behind 3 foot tillers with their own motor on them for garden work? Ill be doing mostly just mowing and snow plowing. That said. Shop great deals on Tuff Torq K46. Until then, I have to assume you bought your tractor in the last year so it should be under warranty. Thanks, Ray, Hi Ray, The 3-bin bagger is for older Craftsman tractors made by Husqvarna. The husqvarna gt52xls with 22hpkawasaki and g730 transmission or husky gth52xls with Briggs and Stratton and I think K66. Other direction I may look is the 2014 Cub Cadets because I my 42 snowblower would still fit on those models (not sure which ones specifically, but its the 42 MTD snowblower that has been around for the last 10-15 years). I am pretty sure Cub Cadet has a better warranty program. The question is about the trans? Either a fender mounted lever or foot control varies the speed and direction. So they are not going to use the General Transmissions brand. Dont want to spend that kind of money. This new-in-box hydrostatic transaxle is originally manufactured to fit Sears, Craftsman, Poulan, Husqvarna, and Weed-Eater brand front-engine lawn tractors and riding mowers. To go left? I push my tractor to the limit a lot and I question myself sometimes whether or not I should tow 1000 lbs. I dont want to mow with my foot on the pedal, sounds tiring and Ive read complaints about that very thing. Im curious, is the hydrostatic in this mower a K46 or what might it be? One is not noticeably better than the other. I opted to use the K46 fan for the moment. 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. I personally like the fender hydro controls because my foot gets cramps using the foot controls for a long time. 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.