Description
Overview:
The V-Belt for Stihl RT 5097.0 ride-on mowers is a Genuine Stihl part designed to keep your machine driving smoothly and cutting consistently. Built from a durable, black rubber compound with reinforced cord, it delivers reliable power transfer between pulleys while resisting wear, heat, and routine exposure to grass debris. This belt is engineered for Stihl ride-on mowers, including the RT 5097.0 and MT 5097.1, ensuring a proper fit and dependable operation. It maintains correct blade and drive performance, helping to prevent slip, vibration, and uneven cutting. Ideal for routine maintenance or a like-for-like replacement when an old belt shows cracking, glazing, or stretch, it supports the longevity of your mower and reduces downtime during the cutting season.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured compatibility and performance
- Robust rubber construction with reinforced cord for long service life
- Stable power transmission to minimise slip and maintain cutting quality
- Heat and wear resistant to cope with demanding mowing conditions
- Precise fit on specified models for easy, straightforward installation
- Supports smooth blade engagement and consistent drive operation
- Helps restore performance after belt stretch, glazing, or damage
- Suitable for routine preventative maintenance to reduce unexpected failures
Typical Applications:
Used on Stihl ride-on mowers to transmit drive from the engine to the mower systems. Replace when the belt is cracked, frayed, noisy, slipping, or has lost tension. Ideal for home gardens, estates, grounds maintenance, and commercial mowing where reliable cutting and driving performance are essential.
Also known as:
Vee belt, cutter deck belt, traction belt, transmission belt, lawn tractor belt, mower drive belt, power belt.
Fits Models:
RT 5097.0, RT 5097.0 C, RT 5097.0 Z, RT 5097.1, RT 5097.1 Z, MT 5097.1, MT 5097.1 C, MT 5097.1 Z
Alternate Part Numbers:
6160-704-2120, 61607042120
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 6160 704 2120 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 61607042120 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | MT 5097.1, MT 5097.1 C, MT 5097.1 Z, MT5097.1, MT5097.1C, MT5097.1Z, MT50971, RT 5097.0, RT 5097.0 C, RT 5097.0 Z, RT 5097.1, RT 5097.1 Z, RT5097.0, RT5097.0C, RT5097.0Z, RT5097.1, RT5097.1Z, RT50970, RT50971 |
| Machine Type | Mowers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | RT 5097.0 | RT 5097.0 C | RT 5097.0 Z | MT 5097.1 C | MT 5097.1 Z | MT 5097.1 | RT 5097.1 | RT 5097.1 Z |
