Mustang67ford 234 #1 Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) I am looking to get a new drive belt for a 414-8. I understand the OEM part number is a 7473 which is an 5/8" x 82" belt. I have also read where people have had many issues with aftermarket and OEM belts for some reason. First, is the OEM belt a 5L or a B? A "B" belt is a little taller and heavier duty so I would think this is what you want if going aftermarker. Next, is the OEM belt better or is there a preferred better aftermarket belt? Possibly the blue kevlar belt? If factory is there a difference between a 7473 and a 7473 HB? Edited February 20, 2022 by Mustang67ford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,917 #2 Posted February 20, 2022 Get an OEM belt the next time you come thru, it will fit right, it will work right, because it is right. No guesswork, no trying 2 or 3 to get one that might work. The Toro belt is 81.9" long x 5/8" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,934 #3 Posted February 20, 2022 Wheelhorse OE belts are B x 81.9. 5/8 x 81.9. Some have used TSC belts with success. I have not and don't recommend them for a manual transmission tractor. I found size inconsistencies. Lowell sells OE Wheelhorse belts for a very reasonable price. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/7374-toro-wheel-horse-belt/ The Gates Green belts are also good but for the correct belt I'd just order above and eliminate any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,934 #4 Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, 76c12091520h said: Get an OEM belt the next time you come thru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,841 #5 Posted February 20, 2022 OEM belt 7473 here for about $44: ps.. I ALWAYS get to OEM belts...even if a few bux more. https://www.psep1.biz/arinet.asp?aribrand=TO#/s/TO//7473//1/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
