Stens OEM Replacement Belt 265-216 Compatible with Cub Cadet LTX1045, LTX1046 and LTX1046VT with 46" Deck 754-04219, 954-04219, OCC-754-04219, 754-04219, 954-04219

works as expected

I replace belts on my Sears 22HP commercial grade mower due to breakage about twice a year. I also have to replace at least one spindle annually because I work my mower hard.. I mow about an acre. Springtime is always worst with fast new growth and only able to mow when lawn is at least partially dry. In Oregon that can be difficult. I mow lawns, orchard, garden and small field area to make a path to my chicken and cow barn. Some areas are over a foot in height when I mow. I mow with full throttle and I mow slow in high grass areas. Have to be careful with such heavy grass as it is hard on every part of the mower, I replace with the highest quality belts from Sears or Gates Heavy Duty Belts. Typical cost is about $35 for those belts locally. I bought one last year and had to replace it after 2 hours use (they warranteed it for free though). I bought 2 of these belts early this year after breaking an old Gates belt. I was expecting low cost belt with early breakage, but thought I would try it for the cost. I have used my first belt about 4 times now under the harshest Spring conditions. It is holding up.... HARD, HIGH BUNCH GRASS. I have been mowing slowly as usual, it made it perfectly. I am convinced this a commercial grade belt. Recommend it to anyone.

I originally ordered this belt for my 05/2011 LTX 1046 in 2019. I am just now, 5 years later, ordering a replacement. Nuff said.

When I try to return this item it says that it is not eligible for returns. I've spent too much time not only troubleshooting this wrong-sized belt but trying to return it. If someone wants to reach out to me for a return, I'm happy to update this review.The belt was not the advertised 103 1/4 inches size. It fit snug on my Craftsman lawn mower. I figured it was just a new belt and just wasn't evenly distributed across the pulleys. When trying to engage the blades, the too-tight belt damaged my lawn mower, bent the blade engage lever so that it now misses the safety switch. I had to take apart the back of the lawn mower to bend back the lever as best I could, but had to bypass the safety switch. It took a few weeks of troubleshooting to figure that much out. After discovering the bent lever, decided to measure the belt and it was only 99 inches. So I went to a local big box store, bought a 103 inch belt and that belt worked like a charm.

Belts fit well fast service

I bought this for my cub cadet LTX 1046 lawn tractor, and between this and a YouTube video, had my machine back up and running in about an hour. The belt seems sturdy and I expect it to provide years of life.

Advertise Compatible with Cub Cadet LTX1045, but it does not fit my Cub Cadet LTX1045 ModelIt came size 5/8" W x 89" L. The correct size is 1/2" W x 79" L.So, I returned, it may fit another Cub Cadet model, I suggestion with Seller change advertise not forCub Cadet LTX1045.

Easy to install. Fit correctly. Had mower cutting like new !