Trying to find drive belt for Kubota Z421 part # K3071-13560

[rick sheltra]

Would anyone know where i could get a drive belt for my Z421 Kubota? They seem to be sold out everywhere. Are the OEM replacement belts ok to use. The prices for genuine items seem to be way off, $125 for a belt. Any advice would be most appreciated.
Thanks Rick

UPDATE 07/21/25

So because of work I still haven't got time to take the deck off and inspect the damage...with any luck it will just be the belt. I added up all the possible parts that could possibly need replacing (the nuts for the spring and tension bar etc) just those few parts were like 40$ So I will just order a belt from Messicks as i know it is broken. So glad I had somewhere to go for advice....
Has anyone ever tried to access that belt by removing the gas tank? probably not a good idea....
So now i just need to locate a diagram for the mower deck as i want to see the belt diagram. I cant find it on that kubota site... sorry to ask so many questions I appreciate the help

 

[GreensvilleJay]

It seems to be a 1/2" x 77" vbeltakak A75A or A75K, so any made with Aramid or Kevlar should be fine. One place has them for $10 US$ !!

 

[John D 2]

$125 for a mower belt?

That's insane.

 

[John D 2]

Rick, out of curiosity how long has your oem belt lasted?

My MMM belt is 2 years old and I'm hoping for several more years of use. . .

 

[MOOTS]

Would anyone know where i could get a drive belt for my Z421 Kubota? They seem to be sold out everywhere. Are the OEM replacement belts ok to use. The prices for genuine items seem to be way off, $125 for a belt. Any advice would be most appreciated.
Thanks Rick

K3072-13560 is the superseded part number. Messicks has it. $28.

Kubota #K3072-13560 V-BELT(TM)

V-BELT(TM)

www.messicks.com

 

[whitetiger]

The prices for genuine items seem to be way off, $125 for a belt

Where did you get that price from?

 

[rick sheltra]

Rick, out of curiosity how long has your oem belt lasted?

My MMM belt is 2 years old and I'm hoping for several more years of use. . .

I think I bought the mower about 6 years ago. Could be wrong Im getting old like the mower. Only issue so far besides hour meter never working.. Also both kill switches for the seat and brake are intermittent since new. My drive belt is original equipment same with the deck belt. The only thing that really failed was the bearings in the blade mandrels. The ones that came with it and failed in less then a year were chinese in this japanese tractor. Had to get new bearings forgot where they were made but it wasnt china. Other then that it has been great.
I think I am going to remove the deck and check the fan blades as well.

 

[rick sheltra]

Where did you get that price from?

ebay and just Google search messiks showed it out of stock however another person sent me a messicks link that had 10 of them. They are close to me so Ill get it there gonna check the other parts first

 

[rick sheltra]

K3072-13560 is the superseded part number. Messicks has it. $28.

Kubota #K3072-13560 V-BELT(TM)

V-BELT(TM)

www.messicks.com

Thanks very much for the link it kept showing out of stock at messicks I appreciate it!

 

[dirtydeed]

I'd recommend V Belt guys for all things belts.

V-Belt Guys: Online Replacement Supplier & Manufacturer

V-Belt Guys is your trusted online supplier and manufacturer of replacement belts. Find your perfect match effortlessly with our Super Belt Search feature.

www.vbeltguys.com

I've used them many times. Better belts at much better prices...just sayin'

 

[rick sheltra]

I'd recommend V Belt guys for all things belts.

V-Belt Guys: Online Replacement Supplier & Manufacturer

V-Belt Guys is your trusted online supplier and manufacturer of replacement belts. Find your perfect match effortlessly with our Super Belt Search feature.

www.vbeltguys.com

I've used them many times. Better belts at much better prices...just sayin'

thanks gonna check it out now

 

[whitetiger]

ebay and just Google search messiks showed it out of stock however another person sent me a messicks link that had 10 of them. They are close to me so Ill get it there gonna check the other parts first

I was asking about the $125.00 price.

 

[rick sheltra]

I was asking about the $125.00 price.

yeah thats what i found on google search..... belts for 24$ to 125$

i just found 12 in stock locally for 30$ at rippeon equip in frederick. so now omw to get it and then tackle this job. looks like the easiest way is to just take the deck off first then change belt .
thanks Rick

thanks gonna check it out now

thanks, these are the best prices you can find. they emailed me and provided 2 belts i needed 6$ for the Kubota and 12$ for a serpentine belt. unbelievable! thanks for the tip