Steve in Mo 3 #1 Posted May 17, 2011 I have a C 101 and need a new drive belt, hate to pay the Toro dealer price. Any suggestions, as to what size I could purchase from some other retailer. I thought W.W.Grainger or TSC possibly, even Home Depot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,965 #2 Posted May 17, 2011 Toro PN 7473. 5/8" x 82" TSC number 4461826 $23.00 Also, online for cheap: http://www.vbelts4less.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/62...%20%28K-PLUS%29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #3 Posted May 17, 2011 You'd be surprised by the prices that turn up on eBay every once & awhile. OEM on the cheap. An example: http://cgi.ebay.com/7473-Toro-V-BELT-OEM-c...=item20b8e137b0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SNYFIX 12 #4 Posted May 17, 2011 Yeah you can get cheaper but do you want cheaper?? You'll also find the Wheel Horse belt has a different pitch to it then a standard cheaper belt. Plus you'll find cords inside a Wheel Horse belt that will cause it to last for years instead of 'year' with a cheap belt. Plus the Wheel Horse belts are fractional in most cases. As we were told, "we make the tractor and the belt company provides a belt to fit," (not the other way around). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,965 #5 Posted May 17, 2011 You'd be surprised by the prices that turn up on eBay every once & awhile. OEM on the cheap. Thanks for that link Tim. Even with the $8.95 S&H, it's the same as or cheaper than aftermarket when you add in sales tax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catman81056 3 #6 Posted May 17, 2011 Yeah you can get cheaper but do you want cheaper?? You'll also find the Wheel Horse belt has a different pitch to it then a standard cheaper belt. Plus you'll find cords inside a Wheel Horse belt that will cause it to last for years instead of 'year' with a cheap belt. Plus the Wheel Horse belts are fractional in most cases. As we were told, "we make the tractor and the belt company provides a belt to fit," (not the other way around). Did you happen to click on the link? It is a OEM toro belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #7 Posted May 17, 2011 Hello, I always used Gates or Napa belts. They make A and B series belt that are industry standards belt numbers. For a 5/8" x 82" would be a B79. In the automotive would they measure the belt on the inside and lawnmower refer to as a fractional horsepower belt they measure outside. A series is 1/2" wide and B series is considered 21/32" or 5/8". A series belt just subtract 2" and B series just subtract 3". A good auto parts store should be able help you. Good luck BOWTIE in Ohio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites