2182 belts

1574trap · #1 06-06-2014, 12:15 PM

I need some advise on replacing broken belts on a 2182 with a 60" deck.

deck belt call for a B-111 which appears to be shorter than necessary as it just about fully compresses the tension spring. am considering a B-112 that is an inch longer. any one experienced with this replacement? will the B-112 be too long ect?

belt from drive clutch to deck is a B-95 and appears to be correct ect.

have not bought belts in some time and experienced sticker shock at the price quotes for these belts local. looked over internet purchases and found belts for 1/3 of local quotes + shipping of course. was advised by a local supplier the cheap belts may be imports of poor quality.

my experience with deck belts is they are good for one season and anything after that is great but unexpected.

have looked at Kevlar belts and they are expensive. from a users experience I can buy 3 cheap belts for one Kevlar. is a Kevlar belt likely to outlast 3 ordinary belts. I have no experience with Kevlar an am having a hard time believing Kevlar will out last 3 other belts even of less than perfect quality. would like some word of wisdom from those with actual experience.

J-Mech · #2 06-06-2014, 02:39 PM

I have Cub Cadet belts on one of my mowers that have been on there for the last 12 years..... and they weren't new when I bought the mower. I have now lived in 4 different places. First yard= 1.5acres, second yard= large town lot with adjacent lot too, third yard= 2 acres at least, fourth= 1.5 acres. Cub Cadet belts are good. So are Gates belts. Run Gates on everything when replacement is necessary. Kevlar is OK, but not necessary in my opinion. No reason for a belt to only last one season. That's silly. Spend the money, it's worth it.

ccpullin · #3 06-07-2014, 08:53 AM

The 60" deck does pull a lot of power and the Kubota is a powerful engine so I would recommend going with a good quality belt. The Cub Cadet belts are good quality belts but very expensive. I purchase my belts from a bearing & belt supplier locally at about the third of CC belt prices and they are good quality. My experience is the Kevlar belt will hold up much better when going through back idlers and twisting, also they are less likely to stretch which is a big issue. With long belts you place a new one on and it is in proper adjustment, then it stretches and you are at the end of adjustment. With my local supplier I have found that the Kevlar belts are just a few bucks more. A good belt should last many seasons. Be sure there is no rust on the pulleys or it will eat up belts in no time!

Sam Mac · #4 06-07-2014, 06:23 PM

I run a B112 Kevlar from TSC on my Habans.

john hall · #5 06-08-2014, 07:35 AM

My 2072 ate up a genuine Cadet belt after 2 years, it probably averages 2-2.5 hrs per week. I bought a cheap aftermarket to replace it. I bought some aftermarket Kevlar belts for the 982 (assuming they don't dry rot before I get the mower put together).

Sam Mac · #6 06-08-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by john hall

My 2072 ate up a genuine Cadet belt after 2 years, it probably averages 2-2.5 hrs per week. I bought a cheap aftermarket to replace it. I bought some aftermarket Kevlar belts for the 982 (assuming they don't dry rot before I get the mower put together).

John

Make sure your pulleys are nice and clean and that the bearings in your spindles are in good condition. You shouldn't be eating belts that soon.

john hall · #7 06-08-2014, 10:24 PM

Yeah pulleys are fine. I should have been more clear. The belt actually was in GREAT shape--except for a break about halfway through in one place. I just happened to see it. Probably just a bad belt. I'll run one pretty worn or with several small even spaced cracks but when I see that one big break, its time for it to go. Speaking of which, I've got to order some for for a couple pieces of farm equipment tomorrow.