954-05001 Deck Belt Replacement, Length 43.5", Heavy-Duty, Aramid Cord Replacement for Cub Cadet CC30 CR30 Series, Columbia CR30 Craftsman R110 R1000, Troy Bilt TB30 Series with 30" Deck Riding Mowers — Open-Box, 17% Off

This replacement belt for 754-05001, 754-05001A, 954-05001, 954-05001A is 43.5 in long and 0.50 in wide (½-in top width).

Replaces OEM Cub Cadet / MTD 954-05001, 754-05001, 490-501-C065, 490-501-M065; Troy-Bilt 954-05001; Craftsman CMXGZAM501065.

1-year warranty: Free replacement or a refund for any defective belt.

Fits on MTD / Cub Cadet / White Riding Mower (30″ deck) CC30 (13A221JD010, 13A226JD010, 13A726JD010) CC30H (13B221JD010, 13B721JD010, 13C721JD010) TB30R CR30 CR30H MURRAY MINI-R.

Fits on Columbia riding mowers (30″ deck) CR30 CR30H, Sears / Craftsman Mowers as deck belt on R110 (CMXGRAM1130035, 13AC26JD093, 13AC26JDA93, 13BC26JD093) R105 (CMXGRAM211303, 13B726JD091, CMXGRAM7368327, 13A726JD091) R140 R1000 (247.290000, 13B226JD099, 247.290003, 247.203695, 13B226JD299, 247.203690, 247.203963) R1500.

Also fits on Troy-Bilt TB30 Series TB30 TB30R (13BC26JD011, 13BC26JD211, 13B226JD066, 13CC26JD011, 13WC26JD211) TB30T TB30B (13BC26JD023, 13AC26JDA23, 13AC26JD066, 13AC26JD023), Yard Machines, and Murray riding mowers as Deck Belt.

High-strength Aramid cord material for reduced wear and tear

Heavy-duty mower belt parts construction for maximum durability

Excellent resistance to heat, oil, and abrasion

Ensures smooth mower operation, essential for optimal lawn maintenance.

The 954-05001A deck belt is the heartbeat of MTD’s compact rear-engine riders. Stretch just ⅛ in and blade tip-speed drops by 500 fpm—your tidy 30-inch cut turns ragged. Kevlar cords give this 43 ½-in, A-section belt 40 % better stretch resistance than budget polyester, while a fully wrapped cotton jacket runs 3–4 dB quieter and shrugs off driveway gravel. Fits Cub Cadet’s belt as “V-BELT A 0.5 × 43.5 — Deck, 30 in” for every CC30 / CC30 H since 2014. Also compatible with Troy-Bilt on its TB30/TB30R, and for Craftsman R110/R140/R105/RER1000 riders. Fits on Cub Cadet CC30 platform – CC30, CC30 H hydro, CC30 E electric; chassis IDs 13AC21JD093, 13BC21JDA10, 13AC21JD299. Also fits on Troy-Bilt TB30 family – TB30, TB30 R gear, TB30 B hydro; model numbers 13A726JD023 / 066 / 099, 13B226JD299, 13CC26JD011. Also fits on Craftsman R-series mini riders – R110, R105, R140, R1000, RER1000, R1500; Sears parts diagrams all call out 954-05001. Also fits on MTD Yard Machines & generic – 13AC26JD093, 13B226JD099/229 and other 2012-on 30-in deck clones share the same PTO and spindle geometry. Why length matters Mower's deck idler spring is tuned for 43.5 in; a longer belt lets the spring bottom out and your blade stalls, while a shorter belt overheats the spindle bearings. Factory length keeps the clutch-idler arm in its 30°–45° window. Kevlar cords limit post-install stretch to <1 %, so you mow a full season without re-tensioning. Four-step DIY swap Park on level ground, remove key and drop the deck. Release tensioner spring and walk the old belt off the engine sheave. Route the new belt around engine pulley and spindle sheave exactly as the decal shows; verify the “V” faces inwards. Re-engage spring, spin blade by hand, mow a short test row—no special tools required. Specs – Length 43.5 in; Width 0.50 in; Profile A/4L wrapped; Application 24/30-in deck belt; Replaces 954-05001 · 754-05001 · 490-501-C065 · 490-501-M065 · CMXGZAM501065.