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Originally Posted by Matt G.
The Gates green belts work good for this. I have one that's lasted me several seasons on my various 82 series tractors. They're more expensive than the OEM belts, so there isn't any savings by using one, though.
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I think there is a misconception on a lot of parts, especially belts, that OEM costs more than aftermarket. In a few things, that may be true, but I have found that for a good quality belt, that OEM belts are priced fairly competitive against the aftermarket ones, and sometimes cheaper. This is true for Cub Cadet, John Deere, etc. You may find them cheaper, but they're usually inferior than OEM and you're end up paying more in the long run by trying to save a few dollars buying aftermarket.