{"product_id":"deck-belt-m158130","title":"M158130 M154295 Deck Belt for John Deere Z245 Z425 Z445 48-Inch Deck","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003eM158130 mower deck belt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a replacement for select \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Z245, Z425, and Z445\u003c\/strong\u003e zero-turn mower applications using the \u003cstrong\u003eM158130\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt also cross-references \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere M154295\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStens 265-313\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e These mower models can use different deck belts depending on serial number and deck configuration. Match the original belt number and confirm the mower serial number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement mower deck belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e M158130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e M154295\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStens Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265-313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Belt Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch × 150 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 replacement deck belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Model Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt fits select \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere 48-inch mower deck\u003c\/strong\u003e applications using the \u003cstrong\u003eM158130\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Z245 with 48-inch deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e serial 100001 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Z425 with 48-inch Edge deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e serial 100000 and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Z445 with 48-inch Edge deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e serial 100000 and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use the mower model or 48-inch deck size alone to choose the belt. Later or earlier production ranges can use a different mower deck belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces OEM Deck Belt Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere:\u003c\/strong\u003e M158130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAftermarket Cross-Reference Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e M154295\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265-313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaltric:\u003c\/strong\u003e BT399A1001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Fitment Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the original deck belt number before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e This replacement is intended for the \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere M158130\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path and commonly cross-references \u003cstrong\u003eM154295\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStens 265-313\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not order this belt by mower model or 48-inch deck size alone. The Z245, Z425, and Z445 can use different mower deck belts depending on serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ245:\u003c\/strong\u003e M158130 is used on the confirmed 48-inch deck path for serial 100001 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ425:\u003c\/strong\u003e M158130 is used on the confirmed 48-inch Edge deck path through serial 100000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ445:\u003c\/strong\u003e M158130 is used on the confirmed 48-inch Edge deck path through serial 100000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not substitute this belt for a different serial-number belt path.\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, John Deere lists M154621 on earlier Z245 applications and M158131 on later Z425 and Z445 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Worn Deck Belt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck belt slips under mowing load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt squeals when the blades are engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt repeatedly jumps off the pulley system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cracking, glazing, fraying, or belt damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor blade speed or uneven cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive mower deck vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning rubber smell near the mower deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 aftermarket replacement mower deck belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From PTO Direct USA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast USA shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment-first product descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear OEM and aftermarket part-number cross-references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial-number fitment notes where mower production changes matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for homeowners, repair shops, and mower owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend PTO Direct USA your mower model number, mower serial number, deck size, and the part number from your original belt before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the M158130 deck belt fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M158130 belt fits select John Deere 48-inch mower deck applications, including the confirmed Z245, Z425, and Z445 serial-number paths listed on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes M158130 fit every John Deere Z245?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The confirmed Z245 M158130 belt path begins at serial \u003cstrong\u003e100001\u003c\/strong\u003e. Earlier Z245 applications use a different deck belt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes M158130 fit every John Deere Z425?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The confirmed Z425 48-inch Edge deck path uses M158130 through serial \u003cstrong\u003e100000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later applications use a different mower deck belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes M158130 fit every John Deere Z445?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The confirmed Z445 48-inch Edge deck path uses M158130 through serial \u003cstrong\u003e100000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later applications use a different mower deck belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this belt replace M154295?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM154295 is a commonly listed cross-reference for this aftermarket belt path. Match the original belt number and mower application before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Stens belt cross-references to M158130?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aftermarket cross-reference is \u003cstrong\u003eStens 265-313\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is this replacement belt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe linked aftermarket replacement is sold as a nominal \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2-inch × 150-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order this belt using only the 48-inch deck size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. John Deere used different 48-inch deck belts across different models and production ranges. Match the original belt number and confirm the mower serial number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated John Deere Quick Reference Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/john-deere-quick-reference\/john-deere-z245\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Deere Z245 PTO Clutch and 48-Inch Deck Parts Quick Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed other deck parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blades\"\u003emower blades\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spindles\"\u003espindle assemblies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pulleys\"\u003edeck pulleys and idlers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-kits\"\u003edeck rebuild kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a different belt?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/belts\"\u003emower deck belts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215256478063,"sku":"CAL-293817715246","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/M158130-belt.jpg?v=1784095898","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/deck-belt-m158130","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}