The deck belt size found is 63 in (1,600 mm) long by 0.5 in (13 mm) wide. The drive belt size found is 53 in (1,346 mm) long by 0.5 in (13 mm) wide.
John Deere R72 Belt Size and Part Numbers
| Mower deck belt length | 63 in (1,600 mm) |
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| Mower deck belt width | 0.5 in (13 mm) |
| Drive belt length | 53 in (1,346 mm) |
| Drive belt width | 0.5 in (13 mm) |
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John Deere R72 Belt Notes
| Mower deck belt note | The John Deere R72 deck belt measurement captured here is length 63 in (1,600 mm) and width 0.5 in (13 mm). Match the old belt, deck size and routing before spending money |
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| Drive belt note | The John Deere R72 drive or transmission belt measurement captured here is length 53 in (1,346 mm) and width 0.5 in (13 mm). Do not mix it up with the deck belt because the routing and job are different |
| Fitment note | For the John Deere R72, use the listed specs as a buying guide, but confirm against the operator manual, parts diagram or belt label before spending money |
John Deere R72 Belt Size FAQ
Is a close belt length good enough for the John Deere R72 deck?
The deck belt length found is 63 in (1,600 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
Why does 0.5 in (13 mm) belt width matter on the John Deere R72?
The captured deck belt width is 0.5 in (13 mm). Pulley grooves are cut for a matching belt profile. Wrong width can cause squeal, heat, poor blade speed or fast belt wear
Are the John Deere R72 deck and drive belt lengths close?
The deck belt is 63 in (1,600 mm) and the drive belt is 53 in (1,346 mm), about 10 in (254 mm) different. That is enough to treat them as separate belts when ordering
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.
