{"product_id":"transaxle-auc15341-auc15342","title":"Tuff Torq Transaxle for John Deere AUC15341 \/ AUC15342 — Left or Right","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind the correct \u003cstrong\u003eleft or right hydrostatic transmission for your John Deere zero-turn mower\u003c\/strong\u003e. These new Tuff Torq transaxles replace the \u003cstrong\u003eAUC15341 left-side\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAUC15342 right-side\u003c\/strong\u003e assemblies used on select ZTrak and EZtrak models, including Z525E, Z535M, Z540M, Z425, Z435, Z445 and Z465.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the required side using the selector above. \u003cstrong\u003eLeft and right are determined while seated on the mower facing forward.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each option is one complete transaxle, sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeft and Right Transaxle Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eJohn Deere References\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eTuff Torq Assembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eEarlier Tuff Torq References\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eLeft\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAUC15341, MIA12728, AM140313\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e787Q0824060 \/ TZT7D-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e787Q0824000, 787Q0824001\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eRight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAUC15342, MIA12729, AM140314\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e787Q0824070 \/ TZT7D-Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e787Q0824010, 787Q0824011\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJohn Deere Mower Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Deere lists these transaxle references for the models below. Serial restrictions shown are specified by the supplying seller. Confirm your mower’s complete product identification number and original transmission number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eMower Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; text-align: left;\"\u003eFitment Qualification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEZtrak Z425\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSerial number 130001 and up; match transmission reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEZtrak Z435\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMatch transmission reference and mower PIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEZtrak Z445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSerial number 130001 and up; match transmission reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEZtrak Z465\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSerial number 130001 and up; match transmission reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eZTrak Z525E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMatch transmission reference and mower PIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eZTrak Z535M\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eM-model application; match transmission reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eZTrak Z540M\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eM-model application; match transmission reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe model suffix matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z535M and Z540M should not be treated as interchangeable with Z535R and Z540R. Deere lists a separate TZT7M-X left transaxle, AUC15343, for those R models. Likewise, Z515E and Z530M have a separate listed TZT7U-X left transmission, AUC15355. A shared TZT7 family name or shared repair-kit compatibility does not establish complete-transaxle interchangeability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuff Torq\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete hydrostatic zero-turn transaxle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left or right, sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New OEM Tuff Torq, as represented by the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied prefilled, according to the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One transaxle for the selected side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Verify Your Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecord the full model and PIN from the mower identification plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhotograph the Tuff Torq model, assembly number and serial number on the original transmission label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm the required side from the operator’s seated position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatch the original number to the corresponding left or right references above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare the mounting points, axle and wheel-hub connection, control and brake linkage, bypass mechanism, pulley and fan arrangement with the seller’s photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the applicable mower and transmission instructions for installation, oil-level checks and air purging. Prefilled oil does not replace the required installation checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this include both transmissions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each selection purchases one complete left or right transaxle. To replace both sides, order one of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order by Z540 or Z535 alone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the complete model designation, including the M or R suffix, along with the mower PIN and transmission identification. Similar mower names can use different drive assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes weak drive mean the transaxle needs replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeak drive or loss of power when warm can also involve the drive belt, pulley, linkage, wheel-hub keys or oil level. Check these items before concluding that the transmission has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help matching your transaxle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact PTO Direct USA at support@ptodirectusa.com or (541) 361-8778 with your mower PIN and clear photographs of the original transmission label. Fitment support before and after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuff Torq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53434492813679,"sku":"AXLE-AUC15341-AUC15342","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/tuff-torq-auc15341-auc15342-transaxles-robot.jpg?v=1788667095","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/transaxle-auc15341-auc15342","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}