Belt driven small mower

[Bill who putters]

Years ago I was able to hit a stump with a rented belt driven mower. Do they still exist as I'd like to get one with under 18 cutting width.

[jamesgangnc]

They are not common. Brush hogs are always belt driven because you hit things with them but I don't think you can get something with that small a cutting width. Mine is about 30". If I sharpen the blades it gives a half way decent cut even on grass. Blades get dull fast using it for what it is intended for.

[trader4]

I've only seen belt drives on large commercial mowers. Seems very unlikely to exist in a typical mower size for cutting lawns for a variety of good reasons, ie practicality, more complex design, no space, cost.

Probably better to just not mow stumps. Use a string trimmer in areas unsuited to mowing.

[dpb]

On 5/14/2011 8:16 AM, jamesgangnc wrote: ...

Where did you get that idea?

And the small single-spindle puppies...

Nary a belt--all gear cases and pto shaft-driven...

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[LSMFT]

Craftsman lawn tractors are all belt driven including the mower deck.

[clare]

But under 18 inches wide?????? I doubt it (unless it's in the toy department)

[ransley]

Even with a belt it doesnt mean you didnt screw it up, you dont know you returned it. Just dont hit anything and no I dont think they make what you want , an 18" rock proof mower. Or use a weed wacker.

[LSMFT]

Take one blade off.