Tuff Torq K46 tutorial

My 2023 mower lasted 33 hours before the 3 of the springs in the pistons broke and tore up the pump block. I wonder if they make more money selling transmissions or the parts to keep this junk working. If they were at all concerned about reliability there would be a drain plug and access to the filter. Cub Cadet said the tractor is a throw away by another.

722 hours and the K46 in my 2015 Cub Cadet is still running fine, even mowing on somewhat hilly terrain. (even used for plowing snow for 6 winters) It's oil replaced every 2 years with synthetic 5W-40 diesel oil. Also making sure the cooling fan isn't damaged and the fins clean.

Being installed in every box store lawn mower doesn't make me think ( popular ) but I've worked on the k46 and it's simple and has its place . It's probably a cheaper option and it's earned it's spot in the world without doubt

What should have been done is installed the drain plugs in the first place not hard to do but should have been done and a better filter design so you don't have to take it apart change the filter again not hard to do but it is a hassle if they had done that it would have been much easier for the average person to take better care of it but they just want you to throw it away and buy another one

Explains the system well. Just not easy to check the fluid level while installed

The k46 transaxle on my John Deere will not hold itself on a hill. To fix this I was curious with the adjusting bolt on the side of the transaxle is used for?

Wish l had one of these when l played with my "tinker-toy set.

Sounds like Tuvac

What’s the ideal periodicity to change the oil? Thanks.

Works great in my Craftsman mower!

200 hours on. My John Deere x300 and it’s toast. I agree junk.

How can you release such a gearbox without a drain plug for changing the oil? A deliberate act to shorten the lifespan and force you to buy a new one.

K46 trans designed to last (designed to fail) after about 300 hours of use (you can get 600 hours here and there), then a rebuild kit is ~$500 May as well just get a new one, right? $750.... well, may as well just buy a new lawn mower if you'respending $700... its really a dumb thing to design things with such low service life. Oh... drain plugs are a "premium feature" 🤦‍♂️

The technology looks great but fails a lot.

Junk

People really need to learn how to Maintain their appointment. I have one of these With probably over a 1000 hours on it And I Have Moved a F 150. It used to have a 21 horse single cylinder. Now it has A 810cc Vanguard Briggs and stradden. You can change the oil. You can take transexual out and tip it upside down. Or you can buy a cheap vacuum pump. That's $340. Give or take for a brand new pump And everything else you need. The people that say if they fail, you probably just needed to change the oil. Conventional oil. The one I have really likes 20 weight 50.

Won't last long

these are JUNK the worst you can buy , the people commenting on this !! what are they thinking ? these break down more than any other trans,,,, one more time !!! JUNK !!!