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MTD Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt, 1/2 x 108-in 954-05087A

Part #954-05087A
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Basic Information

  • Part Name: Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt, 1/2 x 108-in
  • Manufacturer: MTD
  • Category: Lawn Tractor
  • Primary Function: Transfers power to rotate the mower deck blades

Installation & Compatibility

  • Compatible Models: Fits various MTD and Craftsman lawn tractor models. Please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
  • Installation Difficulty: Medium ? requires some mechanical aptitude
  • Tools Required: Standard work gloves, screwdriver

Additional Information

The MTD Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt (part number 954-05087A) transfers engine power to the mower deck blades, ensuring they spin at the correct speed for consistent, even cutting. With a width of 1/2 inch and a length of 108 inches, this belt is designed to fit a range of models for dependable performance across a variety of lawn conditions.

If your mower blades aren't engaging or you're experiencing uneven cutting, a worn blade drive belt could be the cause. Cracking, fraying, or stretching can reduce belt tension and power transmission. Replacing the belt restores cutting efficiency and helps avoid strain on other mower components.

Before starting the installation, make sure the mower is off, the spark plug is disconnected, and all moving parts have stopped. Wear work gloves to protect your hands while routing the new belt around pulleys and securing it in place. Regularly inspecting and replacing this belt helps keep your mower operating at peak performance throughout the season.

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NO PROBLEM
October 26, 2021|KENNY, pa.

easy to install, keep spares as it is not an uncommon problem.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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belt was pretty easy to install
March 05, 2021|billymc, washington

I just followed the diagram, it does make it easier to jack the tractor up so you can drop the deck lower!

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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belt
September 23, 2020|Footie, Nj

Very easy to install I lowered the deck to last setting and removed cover.I installed new belt.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2015 ProSeries deck belt
July 08, 2019|Lawn j, East Tezas

Belt fits my craftsman 2015 pro series garden tractor. Lowered deck losen idler pully moving spring arm back and forth. Belt turns blades as grass gets ejected away.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Replaced mower blade drive belt, a cautionary tale
July 07, 2019|BGalvinized, Otsego, MI

Other than costing nearly $60 (not the specific price) plus shipping and then having to wait an extra week after they said it would arrive (early June, not a holiday or busy season), this was a good purchase. The first belt I tried, I got directly from the Sears location I bought my tractor at, and the label said it would fit all 46" Craftsman tractor mower decks. I have the 24720442 ProSeries TurnTight Extreme 46" deck, which has worked great for mowing and plowing snow for the last 4 years, though with 2.5 acres I wish I got the 54" instead. It was a grueling process for me to get that first belt installed onto the deck. My tractor's manual was unclear about removing the deck belt guards so it was a bit frustrating (one small line on the previous page about it). I do like that this site had a video on this site for DIYers, but it did not have the same mower deck I do (no belt guards that covered as much). I got as far as reattaching the deck to the tractor, but found out that the belt would not reach the PTO pulley--it was short by several inches. At that point I decided to measure my old belt that had snapped, and found that the two did not match at all, not even close. Turns out I had purchased a tractor GROUND drive belt and not the mower deck belt, despite what the packaging had said. Sears did let me return it though because I had kept the receipt. Fortunately, I was able to find the correct belt I needed on searspartsdirect.com and once it did arrive, it only took me about 15 minutes to install (TIP: use a drill and socket bits to save time if you can), since I had already wasted time learning how to do it with the wrong belt. I was back to mowing in no time after that, as my lawn was in great need of cutting after a couple weeks of not being able to mow. Overall I am very satisfied with this product, I just wish it didn't take me so long to figure out which part I actually needed (TIP: measure your old belt first).

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Drive belt was not easy but blade belt was to inst
July 01, 2019|rodger003, Mid Mo.

Drive belt was not easy to install but got it done, blade belt was easy.

Ease of InstallationDifficult
Duration of InstallationMore than 2 hours

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Easy to install, just the right part
May 27, 2018|Ltcjc, Undisclosed

Dropped the deck removed old belt, reattached the new, Done!!

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Drive belt
May 15, 2020|Kdubb, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The information on the website was accurate. The belt fit just fine and the quality of it is perfect.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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