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John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072 John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072

John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072

John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072 John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072
$ 33.98

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Based on 1,516 ratings
Easy to install
9.08
Value for money
8.38
Durability
7.56

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Questions & Answers

Is this the belt that turns the belt, and will it fit a 42" deck?

This belt is used to turn the blades on the deck. However, there is a second belt, known as the drive belt, which turns the deck belt and is a good belt to buy if you need a deck belt for a 42-inch mowing deck.

Is this compatible with the John Deere X300 42" tractor?

No, this is not the correct model for the X300 42" br>M153160 appears to be the correct model.

Is it compatible with the L118?

Yes, it ought to work.

Is this belt compatible with the John Deree D10?

There is no such thing as a 'D10' from John Deere.

Selected User Reviews For John Deere Original Equipment Flat Belt #GX20072

See the attached photo for a complete list of compatible mowers and an Installation Reference Guide
5/5

I've attached a photo of the back of the belt packaging to assist with belt installation and to see the entire list of mowers this belt is compatible with. This diagram will come in handy for anyone who has blown their belt off the deck and isn't sure how to re-tension it properly. install. br>br>So far, so good. Genuine replacement belt that fits my L100 mower perfectly. After my previous cheapo belt from Ebay began to shred in less than a season, I decided to invest in a new one. Instead of saving a few dollars by buying a knock-off, I would strongly recommend purchasing this OEM belt. offs.

Siena Gallagher
Siena Gallagher
| Feb 19, 2021
Genuine John Deere part, but it does not fit the D130 (42" deck)
5/5

This belt was a direct replacement for the original on my D130 and was a genuine John Deere part. When routing the new belt around the PTO pulley, be careful. The belt is worn between the sides of the guides rather than behind them (as shown in the illustration). The belt will be too tight if it is placed behind the guides, and the blades will be engaged all of the time. This was not stated in the manual, and I failed to notice it when I removed it. Make sure you don't make the same blunder that I did!.

Elle Suarez
Elle Suarez
| Aug 18, 2021
It wasn't a genuine John Deere belt I was wearing
3/5

The belt I received did not have the John Deere logo on it. It wasn't in a John Deere sleeve, by the way. I was in desperate need of a belt, so I made do with what I had. I'm finding belt parts in my yard after 5 mowings; this belt is breaking apart, and I wasn't given what I thought I ordered.

Lucille Kaiser
Lucille Kaiser
| Dec 11, 2021
Verify that the item is genuine
3/5

Please double-check that the item you're ordering is an OEM version. If it isn't in original John Deere packaging or isn't clearly marked, it is likely an aftermarket item. The belt shown in the photo is NOT an OEM belt.

Kye CHADWICK
Kye CHADWICK
| Aug 31, 2021
I am unable to use it
3/5

This is supposed to fit JD D105. It will cut if the blade is all the way up, but once you put it down, the belt slips. I have it as tight as I can get it, but the belt is about an inch too long. This is something I would never buy again.

Brianna Lancaster
Brianna Lancaster
| May 13, 2021
Even if you don't require it, it is effective
5/5

This was purchased to replace the belt on our LA115 riding mower, which kept slipping. I planned to show my wife how belts stretch over time, causing them to slip off the pulleys, when it arrived. Because the new and old belts were, as far as I could tell, the same size, I had to make a hand-waving explanation about how the edges of the old belt had worn away, allowing the belt to slip off. Shortly after, I discovered the problem: the mower blade had bent the mower deck due to contact with a fallen branch and a couple of stumps, causing the pulley to become misaligned. Replacement decks are available, but they cost approximately 60% of the mower price. So, with nothing to lose, I slammed the deck with the heaviest hammer I could find until the pulley appeared to be properly aligned. And it was successful! So now I have a new belt and an old belt that works perfectly as a backup.

Scarlette Salas
Scarlette Salas
| Apr 26, 2021
It was a waste of money
3/5

After about 30 minutes of use, the belt snapped. You'd think that if you spend $40 on a belt, it'll be of good quality, but this isn't the case. Purchase is not recommended.

Jasmine McPherson
Jasmine McPherson
| Apr 15, 2021
My belt was not an OEM, and it broke down after only a year
3/5

The belt came in a John Deere sleeve, but after a year of use, I realized it wasn't an OEM part. br>After about a year of use, the mower on my John Deere 125A began to make noises and eventually stopped cutting. When I took off the belt, it was flaking and overstretched. JD belts have a 14-year warranty! At Lowe's, I purchased a new belt.

Chelsea Larson
Chelsea Larson
| Feb 24, 2021

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