Replacing a 6-speed transaxle with a Hydrostatic in a Craftsman tractor

I like everything about that Craftsman LT4000 twin, except it's 6-speed manual-shift Peerless transaxle, so I decided to swap it with a Hydro-Gear hydrostatic trans I had on a Craftsman LT1000. It went pretty well except for one little oversight. (I talk about that at the end.) This tractor was built by a company then called AYP, formerly called Roper. Now called Husqvarna. This swap will work on many brands. Poulan, Rally, Weed Eater and lots of other store brands.

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• tranmission
• trans
• axle
• peerless
• hydro
• automatic
• lawn
• yard
• garden
• AYP
• roper
• husqvarna
• sears
• electrolux
• riding
• mower
• tranny

[lobsterbox20]

lol all of my tractors are manuals and I don't have many problems with them. they are generally more durable and will outlast the modern cheap hydro found in most tractors. The only time it really becomes a pain in the ass is when I have to mow with my GT6000. Shifting through two ranges of gears and having to get just the right clutch position to shift is horrible when you are mowing. What problems do you have with the tiny little 5 speed peerless tranny on your LT4000?

[LynolsOffice]

@lobsterbox20 I've not had any of these hydros die, but then again I'm not doing any strenuous work with them. Any heavy pulling I do with a GT with a 6-speed hi/lo. I have however had several tractors with blown 5 and 6 speed manuals, some brands seem better than others. And I agree with you that newer hydros are built like crap, but it seems the manuals these days are not built much better.

[offroadingmachine007]

Are all riding mower tranys interchangable, like if it fits right will it work?

[LynolsOffice]

@offroadingmachine007 Yeah pretty much if it fits, and you can make the brake pedal work, then it should be good.

[zachsuckit]

hey.. what store can i get a craftsman lt1000 6 speed transmission at?

[LynolsOffice]

Store? Well, Sears can get one, but it's going to be like $350. Best look on eBay or elsewhere on the internet for one that's cheaper.

[need4speed1967]

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[XxSURPRESSEDxX]

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[arakuzi]

bad move, this hydro is sealed and will not last......

[jfranz71]

you certainly know what your doing.... I've got a problem wit my lt 1000 hydro. It starts right up and cuts great, BUT after about 20 minutes of cutting, I loose all power even though the engine is still strong. Can't make it up the slightest of hills. I have to turn it off, cool down and then start over before the same problem starts. I replaced both belts and no change. Any suggestions on what the problem may be. The tractor was bought new in 2001.... Help email is jfranz71@yahoo.com

[jfranz71]

you certainly know what your doing.... I've got a problem wit my lt 1000 hydro. It starts right up and cuts freat, BUT after about 20 minutes of cutting, I loose all power. Can't make it up the slightest of hills. I have tyo turn it off, cool down and then start over before the same problem starts. I replaced both belts and no change. Any suggestions on what the problem may be. The tractor was bought new in 2001.... Help email is jfranz71@yahoo.com

[justicerobbie67]

I just buyed a new transaxle for my craftsman lt 2000 model #917.275760

only thing can't get it to go forward or reverse. it runs really well but don't

know whats holding it up from moving.

[zjbeast]

I always thought hydros were weaker. But I was proven wrong as my parrents have had their craftsman for the past 11 years. It is a hydro. I do think the hi/low rearends are more durable though.

[lpdemolition]

Great video guys. Thanks!

[fayt926]

damn im tying to get ride of my hydro and replace with standerd trans axle

[FordF150Trucks]

hey i just got an older one of these 6 speed looks like the peerless trans crafstman 12.5 hp lawn tractor guy said it ran before he had it sitn for awhile trans seems stuck and motor might be too. do i have to just take all apart and clean all out real well ?