Carlton hurricane stump grinder belt

[pctree]

Just bought a big 140 hp stump grinder, first stump I broke the belt. It's a polychain belt and they are quoting me over $1500 for it!!!

Anybody have any alternative solutions?? Maybe new pulleys and regular v belts??

 

[Lumberjack]

No, V belts suck. Contact an industrial supply company for better pricing. It should be a Gates Polychain.

 

[pctree]

I got a quote for a contenental belt and it was $1500 and that was from an industrial belt co.

Carlton are supposed to call back tomorrow....

Crazy money for a freaking belt!

 

[pctree]

How about a heavy duty metal chain???

An 80-10-2 chain has a breaking strength of 29000# and costs $85 for 10 feet...

 

[Lumberjack]

What was the Gates (or other) part number?

I doubt metal chain can handle the speed, but maybe. Still, I'd keep the poly chain.

 

[pctree]

14mgt 2800-125

 

[Lumberjack]

Forgot to mention, check the polychain sprokets for wear, they’re what usually cut the belt.

 

[Lumberjack]

Looking online I see a couple options right off that are under $1200 delivered for the belt.