Murray X98B Belt Size Guide

The Murray X98B lawn tractor uses four published belt sizes: 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D." for the cutter deck belt, 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 5/8" Wide x 43" I.D. for the cutter deck belt, and AA X 73" O.D. for the cutter deck belt one of two deck belts, use with our belaa73 (OEM 690071). Match each belt to its correct position and OEM reference before ordering.
Belt replacement guide

Murray X98B belt size & replacement chart

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

Equipment: Lawn TractorBelt applications: 4OEM references: 12Sizes listed: 4
Distinct belts4
OEM references12
Belt functions1
Published sizes4
Replacement lookup

Murray X98B 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
37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D." BEL6857
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt
37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D. BEL37X57
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt
710231, 710231MA 5/8" Wide x 43" I.D. BEL6946
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt One of two deck belts, use with our BELAA73 (OEM 690071)
690071, 690071MA, 1001223, 1001223MA AA X 73" O.D. BELAA73
Application details

Which Murray X98B belt do you need?

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM references: 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D."

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM references: 37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D.

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM references: 710231, 710231MA. Published size: 5/8" Wide x 43" I.D.

Cutter Deck Belt One of two deck belts, use with our BELAA73 (OEM 690071)

Recorded OEM references: 690071, 690071MA, 1001223, 1001223MA. Published size: AA X 73" O.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

Murray X98B belt FAQ

What belt does the Murray X98B use?

The listed belt applications are Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, and Cutter Deck Belt One of two deck belts, use with our BELAA73 (OEM 690071). Recorded OEM references: 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA, 37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA, 710231, 710231MA, 690071, 690071MA, 1001223, and 1001223MA.

What are the Murray X98B belt part numbers?

The recorded OEM references are 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA, 37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA, 710231, 710231MA, 690071, 690071MA, 1001223, and 1001223MA. Match each number to the correct belt position before ordering.

What belt sizes does the Murray X98B use?

Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D.", Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D., Cutter Deck Belt: 5/8" Wide x 43" I.D., and Cutter Deck Belt One of two deck belts, use with our BELAA73 (OEM 690071): AA X 73" O.D.

Why are multiple belts listed for the Murray X98B?

This machine has 4 recorded belt applications. Different belts can operate the mower deck, transmission, PTO, clutch or other drive components.

Can I match the Murray X98B 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.