John Deere LX172 Belt Size Guide

The John Deere LX172 lawn/garden tractor uses two published belt sizes: 1/2" Wide x 64" I.D. for the cutter deck belt / secondary belt, blade drive and 1/2" Wide x 100" I.D. for the transmission belt / cutter deck belt. Match each belt to its correct position and OEM reference before ordering.
Belt replacement guide

John Deere LX172 belt size & replacement chart

OEM references, belt positions and published dimensions for this lawn/garden tractor.

Equipment: Lawn/Garden TractorBelt applications: 2OEM references: 3Sizes listed: 2
Distinct belts2
OEM references3
Belt functions2
Published sizes2
Replacement lookup

John Deere LX172 belt chart

Match the belt function first, then confirm the OEM number and size.

Belt application OEM / replacement number Published size Listing SKU
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt / Secondary Belt, Blade Drive
M82462 1/2" Wide x 64" I.D. BEL6866
Transmission / motion
Transmission Belt / Cutter Deck Belt
M110978, M41960 1/2" Wide x 100" I.D. BEL68102
Application details

Which John Deere LX172 belt do you need?

Cutter Deck Belt / Secondary Belt, Blade Drive

Recorded OEM reference: M82462. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 64" I.D.

Transmission Belt / Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM references: M110978, M41960. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 100" I.D.

Important: Confirm the belt position, deck size, serial range and machine configuration before ordering. Belts with the same length can use different widths or profiles.
Common questions

John Deere LX172 belt FAQ

What belt does the John Deere LX172 use?

The listed belt applications are Cutter Deck Belt / Secondary Belt, Blade Drive and Transmission Belt / Cutter Deck Belt. Recorded OEM references: M82462, M110978, and M41960.

What are the John Deere LX172 belt part numbers?

The recorded OEM references are M82462, M110978, and M41960. Match each number to the correct belt position before ordering.

What belt sizes does the John Deere LX172 use?

Cutter Deck Belt / Secondary Belt, Blade Drive: 1/2" Wide x 64" I.D. and Transmission Belt / Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 100" I.D.

Why are multiple belts listed for the John Deere LX172?

This machine has 2 recorded belt applications. Different belts can operate the mower deck, transmission, PTO, clutch or other drive components.

Can I match the John Deere LX172 belt by length alone?

No. Width, profile, inside or outside circumference, belt position and OEM reference can all affect fitment. Match the belt function and OEM number first, then use the dimensions as a final check.