Belts for Jinma Model 6 Wood chipper

[WheelHorseman1]

Circle G no longer carries the v belts for the Model 6 chipper. I have seen past forum posts about a NAPA upgrade belt, part number 25-22425. I'm guessing this is a viable option, but if you decide to match all five belts when replacing a broken one, it's a pricey proposition. NAPA online wants $29.95 for each belt. Instead, I called the vbeltguys in So. Dakota, and they have a 44 inch, 5/8 wide belt, a "BX-41", for only $9.14 each, plus a flat rate shipping price of $6.99. So for $55.59, I'll be swapping in five matching belts. BTW, I am not affiliated with or compensated by the vbeltguys, just looking to save everyone some money.

 

[CalG]

Word is that belts are made so well anymore, that matching is totally un-needed. A bunch of belys are all cut from one "core".
With that, when I replaced the drive belts on my precision Weiler lathe, I asked to get the three belts with sequential serial numbers. The Folks at MSC industrial supply were happy to provide that service.

Are they still a going concern?

 

[grsthegreat]

I still have my original v belts for the flywheel on my 14 yo jimna6. They still look great. And it gets used alot. Ive replaced the feed drum belt 3 times, but just use off the shelf belt from Napa. Just got thru chipping branches from 4 large, knarley branched trees today. Glad i replaced knives a few months ago. Still works great

 

[ericm979]

I've bought a few belts from v-belt guys. They have been good quality.