John Deere OEM Traction Drive Belts and Pullies, verse aftermarket

[IH3444]

I would like to get some input of owners of the lawn cutting tractors who have used aftermarket belts and pulleys.
I have found that the PIC belts are not that great, as well as aftermarket pulleys found on ebay.
The belts aren't always Kelvar, and the bearings and pulley seals are weak.
I have gone back to John Deere OEM when I find a good price on pulleys and the belts.

 

[oldnslo]

In the past John deere had a slightly different taper on their V-belts so a standard 4L or 5L would not fit in the pulleys properly. I am not sure about the newer models though but suspect that JD still uses a slightly different taper.

 

[KEYBEAR]

I would like to get some input of owners of the lawn cutting tractors who have used aftermarket belts and pulleys.
I have found that the PIC belts are not that great, as well as aftermarket pulleys found on ebay.
The belts aren't always Kelvar, and the bearings and pulley seals are weak.
I have gone back to John Deere OEM when I find a good price on pulleys and the belts.

Really never seen an aftermarket Belt last very long .