{"product_id":"deck-belt-m160912","title":"M160912 Deck Belt for John Deere Z645 EZtrak 48-Inch High-Capacity Deck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket mower deck drive belt replacing John Deere M160912.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the John Deere Z645 EZtrak equipped with the 48-inch High-Capacity mower deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the belt that drives the mower deck spindle system. It is not the mower’s traction or transmission drive belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Model and Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Deere Z645 EZtrak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48-inch High-Capacity mower deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Deere lists M160912 for the Z645 48-inch High-Capacity deck without a mower serial-number split. Confirm the deck size and M160912 part number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Deere M160912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplier-Provided Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Mower deck drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier-listed length: 137-1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 5\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 0.49 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck size: 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt length may be reported using outside, inside or effective circumference. Use the OEM number and mower deck application as the primary fitment checks rather than comparing a relaxed belt measurement alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeck Belt vs. Traction Belt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM160912 is the mower deck belt. It does not replace the Z645 traction-drive belts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM160956 Traction Belt for Z645 mowers through serial number 130000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM169705 Traction Belt for Z645 mowers beginning with serial number 130001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore Installing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the mower has the 48-inch High-Capacity deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify M160912 in the deck parts diagram or on the original belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the idler pulleys, spindle pulleys and tension spring for wear or binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the replacement belt according to the deck routing decal or operator’s manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 aftermarket mower deck drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new aftermarket replacement part. It is not an OEM John Deere belt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229557973359,"sku":"BELT-296495542961","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/m160912-belt.jpg?v=1784605446","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/deck-belt-m160912","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}