Need a source for inexpensive V Belts

[Pooh_Bear]

I need a V belt for my finish mower.
I just put a new one on it at the end of last season. got maybe 2 mowings in.
Mowed once this year. Went out to mow a few days ago and the belt broke.
I got the front yard mowed. Will have to bush hog the back yard now.

The big main pulley on my finish mower is wore out bad.
The edges are thin and really sharp. I go thru about one belt per season.
I need to replace the pulley but I have to find one first. 60 inch BigBee FM.
Until then all I can do is keep putting belts on it when the break.

I have been getting belts from O Reilly's Auto Parts. $50 each.
The belt comes with a 1 year warranty so I figure I will get one season out of
it. If it breaks during the season they will replace it free.
Is there a place I can get a belt for less. Online or otherwise.
Or is $50 each par for the course on this. 111 inch belt, Part # B108

A source for a main pulley would be great too. I have the manual for it.

Thanks.

Pooh Bear

 

[DieselPower]

Have you tried TSC? I have been using their blue Kevlar belts for a couple of years now and they hold up great on my mower decks. I have gotten 96 inch there before and am pretty sure they have larger ones. If memory is working corectly the 96 inchers were around $20 so I don't imagine the 111 inch one would be that much more.

 

[Pooh_Bear]

I'll call them tomorrow (Wednesday).
I have to go right by there on Friday.
I could stop and get one if they have one.
Thanks for the suggestion.

Pooh Bear

 

[AndyMA]

Maybe these guys:

https://www.bestorq.com/

I put in B108 and came up with a $8.34 price. don't know if it's correct belt.

Andy

 

[BillyP]

The Gates product number for part # B108 is 9003-2108. The SRP is $27.80. You might check your local auto parts store.

 

[dsgsr]

I got a belt for my Landpride finish mower at my local Napa for about 1/2 what Landpride/my local tractor dealer wanted.

David

 

[john_bud]

Rats! DSGSR beat me to it. I have found that NAPA carries most of the same belts as mowers in the industrial line. Only problem is they charge 1/2 or less what the mower companies do. Uh, wait! That's not a problem !

jb

 

[bamatoolmaker]

Try Motion Industries I think they have some stores in Chattanooga.

 

[Pooh_Bear]

I didn't get to any of this today.
Hopefully I'll get to make some calls tomorrow.
Got some good places to start here.

And I found a source for the main pulley.
Sweet Tractors can send me one.
Soon as I can save up enough I'm gonna order one.
Then belts shouldn't wear out so fast.

Thanks.

Pooh Bear

 

[Pooh_Bear]

NAPA has the belt I want. A little over $25.
Maybe the $27 quoted above.

TSC belts only went up to 100 inches.

I plan on getting one today.

Thanks for all the replies.

Pooh Bear

 

[BillyP]

Try Motion Industries I think they have some stores in Chattanooga.

I buy all my belts and bearings at Applied Industrial Technologies at De Queen AR. It started out as Dixie Bearings then went to Motion Industries and now is owned by Applied Industrial Technologies.

 

[Pooh_Bear]

We used to have a Dixie Bearings and a Dixie Industrial Supply.
Dixie Bearings was down on Rossville Blvd.

I got my belt from NAPA today. $27, about $30 with tax.
Same exact belt I was getting from OReilly's for $50. Same brand (Gates).

Pooh Bear

 

[sandman2234]

Napa works for me...they carry most of the belts I need.
BillyP just got my attention big time, by posting the name of the town that he purchases his belts from. Happens to be where I went to school and very close to where my Dad stil lives!
Sure is a small world!
David from jax

 

[Taiser]

Try this place...

Snowmobile Parts, ATV Parts, Go Kart Parts, Mini Bike Part, Lawn Mower Parts, Chainsaw Part and Small Engine Parts

Go to "lawn mower" then scroll down to "belts". Every size you can imagine in increments.

I buy all my belts there. I ordered 3 mower belts (2 spares) about 3 years ago and should have gotten only one. Their kevlar belts are super tough, now I have two spares hanging that I don't need and their prices are CHEAP, even for me paying Taxes and duties at the border! Great service too.