Lawn Mower 42 inches Deck Belt 1/2 inch X 96 inches Replacement for MTD Cub Cadet Troy Bilt 954-04060 754-04060 LT1040 LT1042, Craftsman SPM201671081, John-Deere GX10851

Broke second time I mowed

I always thought I had a bad spindle. I changed the spindles and blades and it didn't fix it. Changed the belt and it sould and feels like a brand new mower.Very good value, good tension and pretty easy to install. Seems to be good quality and it was the correct size for my troybuilt pony 42". Belt looks good.

This belt is very well made and a direct fit for a Troybilt Bronco with a 42" mower deck. Once you understand the workflow it's not a difficult job and one person can easily accomplish this task. I was so pleased with this belt I bought a spare because my mower is used hard for rougher work at a recreational property. So while my mower is abused, it is maintained and this belt does stand up well to the abuse.Pro tip: When I change the deck belt I pull the mower up on a sheet of plywood that provides ample room on either side of the deck to help slide the deck around for easier positioning. I don't want to scratch or mar a concrete floor and if you try to do this on the grass you will have a much harder time sliding the deck around to position it to reinstall it back on the tractor.

This is not an oem size belt nor is it an oem belt but it does work it's 96 inches Long the actual size should be 96 and a half for the original, however the fact that this belt is going to stretch probably more than the original and with the tensioners having springs on them this will probably still work

Installing it was easy.Not even it's third run in the season and the belt snapped on its second run not even halfway through. The tension seemed weak. Performance was great. Worth what you pay for I suppose.

Perfect fit for Ariens ride on mower

Our mower likes to eat belts. Ordered this one this season. Seems like a decent belt and couldn’t beat the price. We will see how long until our Troy Bilt Pony eats this one too. Fingers crossed. I’m hopeful. I’ll probably buy it again

Great Belt for a great price. I have had this Belt on my troybilt 42" deck pony for little over a month (6 mows) Tension is great and fits well into the groves of the pulling. Same tension as the same day it was installed. No noticeable stretching or rubbing. I bought a second Belt because the price was so good.