The Murray X98A lawn tractor uses four published belt sizes: 1/2" x 84" O.D. for the cutter deck belt, 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D." for the cutter deck belt, 1/2" Wide x 97" O.D. for the transmission / motion drive belt, and 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D. for the cutter deck belt. Match each belt to its correct position and OEM reference before ordering.
Belt replacement guide
Murray X98A belt size & replacement chart
OEM references, belt positions and published dimensions for this lawn tractor.
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
37X86, 037X86, 710193
1/2" x 84" O.D.
BEL37X86
Mower deck Cutter Deck Belt
37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA
1/2" Wide x 55" I.D."
BEL6857
Transmission / motion Transmission / Motion Drive Belt
37X87, 037X87, 710341
1/2" Wide x 97" O.D.
BEL37X87
Mower deck Cutter Deck Belt
37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA
1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D.
BEL37X57
Application details
Which Murray X98A belt do you need?
Cutter Deck Belt
Recorded OEM references: 37X86, 037X86, 710193. Published size: 1/2" x 84" O.D.
Cutter Deck Belt
Recorded OEM references: 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D."
Transmission / Motion Drive Belt
Recorded OEM references: 37X87, 037X87, 710341. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 97" O.D.
Cutter Deck Belt
Recorded OEM references: 37X57, 037X57, 037X57MA. Published size: 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" 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 X98A belt FAQ
What belt does the Murray X98A use?
The listed belt applications are Cutter Deck Belt, Cutter Deck Belt, Transmission / Motion Drive Belt, and Cutter Deck Belt. Recorded OEM references: 37X86, 037X86, 710193, 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA, 37X87, 037X87, 710341, 37X57, 037X57, and 037X57MA.
What are the Murray X98A belt part numbers?
The recorded OEM references are 37X86, 037X86, 710193, 37X74, 037X74, 037X74MA, 37X87, 037X87, 710341, 37X57, 037X57, and 037X57MA. Match each number to the correct belt position before ordering.
What belt sizes does the Murray X98A use?
Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" x 84" O.D., Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 55" I.D.", Transmission / Motion Drive Belt: 1/2" Wide x 97" O.D., and Cutter Deck Belt: 1/2" Wide x 53 11/16" O.D.
Why are multiple belts listed for the Murray X98A?
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 X98A 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.
