Westwood Flat Belts
Westwood flat belts provide efficient power transmission in specific mower applications where flat pulley systems deliver optimal performance characteristics. Our flat drive belt inventory includes replacement flat belts for select Westwood transmission systems and specialised mower configurations requiring flat belt designs. Westwood Spares holds Westwood mower flat belts in stock with worldwide shipping available on all flat belt orders. These transmission flat belt options feature durable construction with materials resistant to heat degradation and mechanical wear, ensuring consistent performance across demanding operating conditions. Whether you need replacement flat belts for older Westwood models or specialised equipment, our comprehensive range provides reliable solutions for continued equipment operation.
Available Westwood Flat Belts
PGC Belt Tension Adjust Rod
T-313003500
Westwood
£42.70
In Stock
PGC Belt Tension Adjust Trunnion
T-183003800
Westwood
£26.04
In Stock
PGC Belt Guard
T-148005400
Westwood
£40.72
In Stock
B47 42" Hgm Deck Drive Belt
T-22951600
Westwood
£41.82
In Stock
Pto Drive Belt
T-22951900
Westwood
£41.89
In Stock
Belt Tension Spring
T-25849600
Westwood
£9.99
In Stock
A40 Belt
T-22950600
Westwood
£26.58
In Stock
Engine To Cutter Deck Belt B61
T-22950500
Westwood
£39.25
In Stock
Engine To Cutter Deck Belt
T-229503900
Westwood
£38.78
In Stock
Engine To Cutter Deck Belt
T-22871200
Westwood
£30.73
In Stock
Transmission and Pto Drive Belt
T-7239
Westwood
£48.81
In Stock
PGC To Tractor Belt A49 Super Ll
T-228001200
Westwood
£22.30
In Stock
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure a Westwood flat belt for replacement?
To measure a Westwood flat belt accurately, you need to determine its inside circumference by laying the belt flat and measuring its total length with a flexible tape measure, measure the belt width accurately in millimetres or inches, and note the thickness which affects how it sits on pulleys. If possible, note any markings on the old belt indicating manufacturer specifications, and consider ordering by your mower's part number rather than attempting to match measurements since small variations can affect performance significantly.
What's the difference between Westwood flat belts and V-belts?
Flat belts transfer power through friction on their flat surfaces against flat-faced pulleys, typically offering quieter operation and smoother power transmission at higher speeds, whilst V-belts wedge into grooved pulleys and transmit power through a combination of friction and the mechanical advantage of the wedge shape. Westwood uses flat belts in specific applications where their design characteristics provide advantages, but they're not interchangeable with V-belts because the pulley designs are fundamentally different.
How do I determine if my Westwood uses flat belts or V-belts?
You can immediately identify whether your Westwood uses flat or V-belts by examining the belt's cross-section shape where flat belts appear rectangular with parallel sides whilst V-belts have a trapezoidal profile that's wider at the top, and by inspecting the pulleys which will have flat surfaces for flat belts or V-shaped grooves for V-belts. Your owner's manual and parts diagrams will also specify the belt type, and most modern Westwood mowers use V-belts whilst flat belts are typically found on older models or specialised equipment.
Are flat belts more prone to slipping than V-belts on Westwood mowers?
Flat belts can be more susceptible to slipping than V-belts under heavy loads because they rely entirely on surface friction rather than the mechanical wedging action that V-belts employ, making proper tensioning absolutely critical for flat belt systems to function reliably. However, when correctly tensioned and maintained, flat belts in Westwood applications they're designed for perform reliably and often outlast V-belts because they generate less heat from internal friction and experience more even wear across their width.
Can I replace a Westwood flat belt with a V-belt to improve performance?
You cannot substitute a V-belt for a flat belt in a Westwood system designed for flat belts because the pulley profiles are completely different and incompatible, with flat belt pulleys having smooth cylindrical surfaces that won't properly engage a V-belt's wedge shape. Converting from flat to V-belt drive would require replacing all the pulleys in the system with V-groove versions, which is neither practical nor cost-effective compared to simply maintaining the original flat belt system as designed.