John Deere LA100 Belt Size

Quick answer:

The John Deere LA100 deck belt part number found is GX20072. The deck belt size found is 104 in (2,642 mm) long by 0.5 in (13 mm) wide. The drive belt part number found is M144202. The drive belt size found is 92 in (2,337 mm) long by 0.5 in (13 mm) wide.

Deck belt part #GX20072
Deck belt sizelength 104 in (2,642 mm) and width 0.5 in (13 mm)
Drive belt part #M144202
Drive belt sizelength 92 in (2,337 mm) and width 0.5 in (13 mm)

John Deere LA100 Belt Size and Part Numbers

Mower deck belt part number GX20072
Mower deck belt length 104 in (2,642 mm)
Mower deck belt width 0.5 in (13 mm)
Drive belt part number M144202
Drive belt length 92 in (2,337 mm)
Drive belt width 0.5 in (13 mm)

Belt Size Comparison Chart

Belt length comparison

This model

104 in

Average

110 in

Low

75 in

High

155 in

Belt width comparison

This model

0.5 in

Average

0.5 in

Low

0.38 in

High

0.75 in

John Deere LA100 Belt Notes

Mower deck belt note The John Deere LA100 deck belt listing shows part number GX20072, length 104 in (2,642 mm) and width 0.5 in (13 mm). Match the old belt, deck size and routing before spending money
Drive belt note The John Deere LA100 drive or transmission belt listing shows part number M144202, length 92 in (2,337 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 Before ordering a John Deere LA100 belt, compare the old belt routing, pulley layout and deck size if available. A close-looking belt can still be wrong

John Deere LA100 Belt Size FAQ

Why can the correct John Deere LA100 deck belt still slip?

The deck belt length found is 104 in (2,642 mm). Even with the right length, a weak idler spring, worn pulley groove or wrong belt path can make it slip. The part number and routing matter together

Why does 0.5 in (13 mm) belt width matter on the John Deere LA100?

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

How do you avoid mixing up the John Deere LA100 deck and drive belts?

Use the belt position first: deck belt part number GX20072 and drive belt part number M144202. A deck belt number does not automatically fit the drive system, even when an aftermarket listing makes the cross-reference look close

Official information note

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.