Garden Parts [Lifetime Warranty] 954-04207 Drive Belt for Cub Cadet LTX1045 LTX1046 LTX1042 LTX1046VT LTX1046KW LTX1050KW LTX1050VT RZT Zero Turn Mowers Troy-Bilt MTD - Replaces 754-04207 | 1/2" x 79"
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Instructional guide for identifying the 954-04207 drive belt for Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt lawn mowers.
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954-04207 Drive Belt (1/2" x 79")

Key Features

  • Application: Transmission Drive Belt
  • Width: 1/2 inch (0.5 in)
  • Length: 79 inches
  • Material: Aramid fiber reinforced for enhanced durability and heat resistance

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • 954-04207
  • 754-04207
  • 15-613
  • 265-213
  • 12770
  • 230-0213

Compatibility & Fitment

  • Fits select Cub Cadet LTX and SLTX series tractors (2009 - 2014)
    • LTX1042, LTX1045, LTX1046, LTX1046 M, LTX1046VT, LTX1046KW
    • LTX1050, LTX1050KH, LTX1050VT, LTX1050KW
    • SLTX1050, SLTX1054
  • Fits select Troy-Bilt lawn tractors
    • TB2142, TB2246, TB2450
  • Also fits select MTD, Rover, and RZT Zero Turn models requiring this part number.

When to Replace

  • Visible signs of wear such as cracking, fraying, glazing, or peeling.
  • Noticeable loss of drive power or belt slippage during operation.
  • Unusual squealing or grinding noises from the transmission area.
  • As part of scheduled maintenance, per your equipment's service manual.

Installation Tips

  • Disconnect the spark plug wire for safety before starting work.
  • Refer to your owner's manual for the correct belt routing diagram.
  • Inspect all pulleys for damage or debris; ensure they spin freely.
  • Install the belt according to the diagram, ensuring it is seated correctly in all pulley grooves.
  • Verify proper tension after installation to prevent slippage or premature wear.
Brand Model Number
Replaces Part Numbers MTD / Cub Cadet / Troy-Bilt: 754-04207, MTD / Cub Cadet / Troy-Bilt: 954-04207, OCC-754-04207
Cub Cadet (LTX 42" & 45" Deck Series) LTX1042 (13BX91AS010, 13AX91AR010, 13WX91AS010, 13YX91AS010, 13YX91AS210, 13AX91AS010), LTX1042KH (13AP91AS010, 13AP91AS056, 13WP91AS056), LTX1042KW (13AG93AS010, 13AG93AS210, 13WG91AS010, 13WG93AS010, 13WG93AS210), LTX1045 (13AX91AT010, 13RX91AT056, 13AX91AT056, 13WX91AT056, 13WX91AT010, 13AX91AT010, 13AX91AT256, 13RX91AT256)
Cub Cadet (LTX 46" Deck Series) LTX1046 (13YP91AT010, 13BP91AT010, 13AP91AT010, 13WP91AT010), LTX1046M (13WP91AT210, 13WP91AT010, 13WP91AT009, 13AP91AT010, 13AP91AT009), LTX1046KW (13WF93AT210, 13AG91AT010, 13WG91AT056, 13WF91AT010, 13WG91AT010, 13WF93AT010, 13AF93AT210), LTX1046VT (13VR91AT209, 13VR91AT010, 13VR91AT009, 13WR91AT010, 13WR91AT009)
Cub Cadet (LGT / LGTX / SLTX 50" & 54" Deck Series) LGT1050 (13WQ92AP010), LGT1054 (13AK92AK009, 13AK92AK056, 13WK92AK009, 13WK92AK010, 13WK92AK056), LGTX1050 (13AS92AP010, 13AS92AP056, 13AS92AP210, 13WS92AP010, 13WS92AP056, 13WS92AP210), LGTX1054 (13AZ92AK010, 13AZ92AK056, 13YZ92AK010, 13YZ92AK056), SLTX1050 (13AQ92AP010, 13WQ92AP010), SLTX1054VT (13WR92AK010, 13VR92AK009, 13WR92AK009), SLTX1054 (13AK92AK010, 13AK92AK056, 13WK92AK010), LTX1050VT (13WR91AP010, 13VR91AP009, 13VR91AP010, 13VR91AP209, 13WR91AP009), LTX1050KH (13AP91AP010, 13WQ91AP010, 13WQ91AP056, 13WQ91AP210, 13AP91AP056, 13AQ91AP056, 13RP91AP056, 13WQ91AP009, 13AQ91AP010, 13AQ91AP009), LTX1050KW (13WF91AP010, 13AI93AP010, 13AF91AP010, 13RF91AP056)
Troy-Bilt TB2142 (13AL91KS066), TB2246 (13AT91KT066, 13WX91KT066), TB2450 (13AA92KP066, 13WQ92KP066)
Craftsman (PYT9000 Series) PYT9000 247.286720 (13AR91PS299), 247.289800 (13AR91PS099), 247.289810 (13AR91PP099), 247.288800 (13AR91PT299)
MTD & Yard-Man MTD 13AA925P004, MTD 13AP925P004, MTD 13AT915T004, MTD 13AX915T004, MTD Pro Overseeder P91GS, Yard-Man 13AX915T001
Columbia YT950KH (13AQ91GP897), P91GT (13AP91GT897), V91GS (13AV91GS897), YT4220 (13AX91KS897), YT4220SE (13AP91KS897), YT542KH (13AV91GS897), YT942KH (13AP91GS897), YT946KH (13AP91GT897), P91GS (13AP91GS897)

FAQ

This belt cross-references OEM part numbers 954-04207, 754-04207, and OCC-754-04207. Always match the belt to your mower's model number and original belt number, since similar Cub Cadet and MTD-built tractors can use different belt lengths or routing.
This belt is designed for select Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, and MTD riding mowers, including models such as Cub Cadet LTX1042, LTX1045, LTX1046, LTX1046VT, LTX1046KW, LTX1050KW, and LTX1050VT, plus various RZT zero-turn applications. It also fits select Cub Cadet LGT1050, LGT1054, LGTX1050, LGTX1054, and SLTX1050 models, along with Troy-Bilt and Craftsman-built units such as TB2246, TB2450, and PYT9000. Because MTD-built machines often share parts across brands, confirm by model number and original belt number before ordering.
Part 954-04207 / 754-04207 functions as a drive belt, specifically serving as a hydrostatic transmission drive belt on compatible riding mowers. It is not the mower deck blade-drive belt. If your tractor moves poorly or stops pulling but the blades still engage normally, this is the correct belt to inspect.
Typical symptoms include weak ground drive, slipping on hills, jerky takeoff, reduced travel speed, squealing from the belt area, or a mower that will not move even though the engine runs normally. On hydrostatic tractors, a worn belt can mimic transmission problems because the transaxle is not being driven properly.
Drive belts wear out due to heat, normal stretching, glazing, cracking, contamination from oil or grass buildup, or misalignment caused by worn idler pulleys and tensioners. On riding mowers, repeated stop-and-go use, hill work, and debris packed around the pulley system can shorten belt life.
Installation is a moderate repair. On many riding mowers, access requires removing the mower deck or working through the belt guards and idler system underneath the tractor. Common tools include socket wrenches, pliers, a breaker bar or ratchet for releasing belt tension, and possibly a jack and stands or ramps for safer access. Plan on approximately 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the exact model and the amount of disassembly required.
Before fitting the new belt, inspect the idler pulleys, tension spring, belt keepers, and transaxle/input pulley for wear or damage. Spin each pulley by hand and listen for rough bearings. Also, clean out packed grass and verify that the old belt did not come off due to a bent guide or seized pulley. A new belt can fail prematurely if the pulley system or tensioner is worn.