I have a 20 HP Craftsman mower with 48" deck and bought a new primary belt 174368 at the beginning of mowing season. I think it was only four times I mowed about a half acre lawn before the belt broke. As best I recall it was a Husqvarna Kevlar I ordered from Amazon. After that I searched for reviews and found many other people had only got a few hours of service from such belts.
I first thought maybe it was because of the Kevlar, but research on that says Kevlar is used in racing tires, so surely that would put many times more stress on the Kevlar fibers than a mower belt would.
Now my question; does anyone know where Husqvarna belts are made? If they are made in China I would say that explains why they aren't worth a crap.
I first thought maybe it was because of the Kevlar, but research on that says Kevlar is used in racing tires, so surely that would put many times more stress on the Kevlar fibers than a mower belt would.
Now my question; does anyone know where Husqvarna belts are made? If they are made in China I would say that explains why they aren't worth a crap.
