71_Bronco 1,072 #1 Posted June 5, 2019 Was just thinking the other day about my worker Commando 8. When I was picking up some new belts for my deck, I ended up with 2 sets. I haven't replaced the drive belt yet, but I haven't seen a need to (doesn't slip, no signs of issues). I was thinking about picking up a spare to have on hand, and that got me thinking. Do you guys "stock" spare belts for your tractors? At least the ones you need to use all the time? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #2 Posted June 5, 2019 Yes and its not a bad idea! When you’re out mowing the yard and a belt breaks it’s good to have one on reserve ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #3 Posted June 5, 2019 I usually try to replace my belts before they fail, and then hang the old one on the shelf for measurement reference and as a backup in case I have one break. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,060 #4 Posted June 5, 2019 I'm with ZXT on this one but since I live a bit of distance to a decent hardware store or TSC I have been known to stock them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,077 #5 Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, 71_Bronco said: Was just thinking the other day about my worker Commando 8. When I was picking up some new belts for my deck, I ended up with 2 sets. I haven't replaced the drive belt yet, but I haven't seen a need to (doesn't slip, no signs of issues). I was thinking about picking up a spare to have on hand, and that got me thinking. Do you guys "stock" spare belts for your tractors? At least the ones you need to use all the time? A lot of us Wheel Horse owner stock spare tractors with decks and belts ready to go if needed. This is the first year that I have had two Wheel Horses ready to mow. I also have a third Wheel Horse and deck that just needs a mule drive to complete the unit. Yes stocking spare parts is a good idea. The Wheel Horse way around here is "A Tractor for each piece of Equipment". Edited June 5, 2019 by Lee1977 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted June 6, 2019 Got all kinds of spare belts here.Having multiple tractors,it's a good idea is to write on the cardboard sleeve with a marker which tractor they go on and where the belt is used.Or,if no sleeve,a little tag on a string tied around the new belt.Makes it easer when you're looking in the pile of new belts to find the one you need.Just my 2 cents worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,995 #7 Posted June 6, 2019 Yes I stock spare belts for every tractor that is used regularly in servicing property. Along with that I also stock essential ignition parts and a clean spare carburetor for each. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota8338 115 #8 Posted June 6, 2019 I also stock spare belts for all the WH equipment powered with belts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,351 #9 Posted June 6, 2019 I got lucky and fell into a 1966 1076. It came with a literal crate full of NOS 60-70's era WH belts. 3 or 4 spares each for the blower, deck, spindles, and drive, as well as 2 for the generator. Otherwise, I used to use my WH's commercially, so I always kept spares anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
