Craftsman PYT9000 Professional Belt Size Guide

The Craftsman PYT9000 Professional lawn tractor/ride-on mower uses six published belt sizes: 1/2" Wide x 95.5" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 1/2" Wide x 162.9" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 5/8" Wide x 148" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 5/8" Wide x 138.75" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 1/2" Wide x 92 1/2" O.D. for the transmission belt, and 1/2" Wide x 79.3" O.D. for the transmission drive belt. Match each belt to its correct position and OEM reference before ordering.
Belt replacement guide

Craftsman PYT9000 Professional belt size & replacement chart

OEM references, belt positions and published dimensions for this lawn tractor / ride-on mower.

Equipment: Lawn Tractor / Ride-On MowerBelt applications: 6OEM references: 7Sizes listed: 6
Distinct belts6
OEM references7
Belt functions2
Published sizes6
Replacement lookup

Craftsman PYT9000 Professional 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
144959 1/2" Wide x 95.5" O.D. BELHU95
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt
954-04240, 754-04240 1/2" Wide x 162.9" O.D. BEL7615
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt
196103 5/8" Wide x 148" O.D. BEL7416
Mower deck
Cutter Deck Belt
197242 5/8" Wide x 138.75" O.D. BEL7414
Transmission / motion
Transmission Belt
130969 1/2" Wide x 92 1/2" O.D. BEL7412
Transmission / motion
Transmission Drive Belt
954-04207 1/2" Wide x 79.3" O.D. BEL7617
Application details

Which Craftsman PYT9000 Professional belt do you need?

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM reference: 144959. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 95.5" O.D.

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM references: 954-04240, 754-04240. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 162.9" O.D.

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM reference: 196103. Published size: 5/8" Wide x 148" O.D.

Cutter Deck Belt

Recorded OEM reference: 197242. Published size: 5/8" Wide x 138.75" O.D.

Transmission Belt

Recorded OEM reference: 130969. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 92 1/2" O.D.

Transmission Drive Belt

Recorded OEM reference: 954-04207. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 79.3" 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

Craftsman PYT9000 Professional belt FAQ

What belt does the Craftsman PYT9000 Professional use?

The listed belt applications are Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, Transmission Belt, and Transmission Drive Belt. Recorded OEM references: 144959, 954-04240, 754-04240, 196103, 197242, 130969, and 954-04207.

What are the Craftsman PYT9000 Professional belt part numbers?

The recorded OEM references are 144959, 954-04240, 754-04240, 196103, 197242, 130969, and 954-04207. Match each number to the correct belt position before ordering.

What belt sizes does the Craftsman PYT9000 Professional use?

Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 95.5" O.D., Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 162.9" O.D., Cutter Deck Belt: 5/8" Wide x 148" O.D., Cutter Deck Belt: 5/8" Wide x 138.75" O.D., Transmission Belt: 1/2" Wide x 92 1/2" O.D., and Transmission Drive Belt: 1/2" Wide x 79.3" O.D.

Why are multiple belts listed for the Craftsman PYT9000 Professional?

This machine has 6 recorded belt applications. Different belts can operate the mower deck, transmission, PTO, clutch or other drive components.

Can I match the Craftsman PYT9000 Professional 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.