Are Mahindra and Kodiak finish mowers the same?

[Kordster]

I have a Mahindra 60" finish mower and I'm having a hard time finding parts for it. Someone said that Kodiak was the same mower and I could hunt for Kodiak parts. Is that true? I need advice on buying a belt for it. A Kodiak belt is $54. This seems a little steep. Any suggestions for a cheaper alternative? Can I get one at an auto parts store? Any help is appreciated. I'm a newbie at the tractor stuff. LOL

 

[Diggin It]

Part number? Model number? Pictures?

 

[George2615]

Sorry I can't help you determine if Kodiak and Mahindra use the same belt. Just be thankful it isn't a Deere. A friend of mine just replaced his mower belt and the price was double your Kodiak belt.
Can you read a part number or have a length on the belt? Or model number of the deck? If so, you may be able to search it online. I believe the Mahindra finish mower is built by Amerequip.

 

[ericm979]

My Mahindra rotary cutter is a re-badged Kodiak.

Find the Kodiak manual for the same mower and see if they list the belt size. Or take an existing belt to a good auto parts store and let them match it. It's unlikely to be specific to the mower or manufacturer.

 

[Kordster]

Thanks for the replies. The Mahindra number for the belt is Worksaver part number 650957 or SOV code 900-241-340. The Kodiak number is KDK061-0168. The model of the finish mower is EM/2 60.

 

[/pine]

V Belts

 

[shovelmike]

Welcome to the forum, neighbor.

 

[George2615]

The EM2/60 manual says the belt you mention 650957 is a B77. Available at most any store that sells V belts.

 

[Diggin It]

The EM2/60 manual says the belt you mention 650957 is a B77.

A B77 is 5/8" wide, ID is 77", OD is 80"

That converts to these in Kevlar which I find is much better for decks that have backside idler pulleys:

Jason Industrial: MXV5-800
D&D Power Drive: 5L800

Kevlar belts use the 5 for width (5/8") and the 800 for the OD (80"). Either of these should be around $20 at mail order places, or in stores if you can find them.

 

[Kordster]

I went to AutoZone and asked for a B77 belt. It was too long. They checked my belt and it was 70 inches. I don't know why the manual shows the 77 inch for my mower. Anyway, I put it on and it seems to work. I don't know how long it will though because the depth doesn't seem the same as the old one and it doesn't seem as heavy duty. Thanks for all your help. I appreciate all the effort.