The John Deere 212 deck belt part number found is M41960. The deck belt size found is 83.1 in (2,111 mm) long by 0.56 in (14 mm) wide. The drive belt part number found is M802202. The drive belt size found is 83.1 in (2,111 mm) long by 0.56 in (14 mm) wide.
John Deere 212 Belt Size and Part Numbers
| Mower deck belt part number | M41960 |
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| Mower deck belt length | 83.1 in (2,111 mm) |
| Mower deck belt width | 0.56 in (14 mm) |
| Drive belt part number | M802202 |
| Drive belt length | 83.1 in (2,111 mm) |
| Drive belt width | 0.56 in (14 mm) |
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John Deere 212 Belt Notes
| Mower deck belt note | The John Deere 212 deck belt listing shows part number M41960, length 83.1 in (2,111 mm) and width 0.56 in (14 mm). Confirm the belt against the deck tag, belt decal or parts diagram before ordering |
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| Drive belt note | The John Deere 212 drive or transmission belt listing shows part number M802202, length 83.1 in (2,111 mm) and width 0.56 in (14 mm). Treat it as partial drive-belt data if no matching width or OEM part number is shown |
| Fitment note | The blunt rule with the John Deere 212: part number beats guesswork. If the belt is off by even a small amount, it can slip, squeal, jump pulleys or wear fast |
John Deere 212 Belt Size FAQ
Is a close belt length good enough for the John Deere 212 deck?
The deck belt length found is 83.1 in (2,111 mm). Close is not the same as correct. A belt that is slightly short can overload bearings, while one slightly long can slip or fail to engage the blades cleanly
Can you replace the John Deere 212 belt with the same length but different width?
The deck belt width found is 0.56 in (14 mm). That is the common 1/2-inch belt width range. Still match the OEM number because the belt angle, fabric wrap and effective length can differ. A belt with the wrong top width can ride too high or too low in the pulley even if the length looks right
Can you swap the John Deere 212 deck belt and drive belt if the measurements match?
Do not assume that. The captured sizes match at 83.1 in (2,111 mm) long by 0.56 in (14 mm) wide, but the part numbers differ: deck M41960 and drive M802202. Use the part number for the belt position, not just the tape-measure size
Mistakes do happen. Belt specs can change by year, mower deck, pulley layout, serial range and regional parts catalog. Please check the operator manual, belt routing decal, old belt label and official John Deere parts catalog before ordering a replacement belt.
