Gates 6981 PoweRated V-Belt 5L810K 21/32 x 81 in Lawn Garden Green Aramid Belt

Product Overview

This Gates PoweRated V-Belt (MPN 6981) is a robust, medium horsepower belt engineered specifically for demanding lawn and garden equipment applications. Constructed with durable EPDM rubber and high-strength aramid cord, this belt ensures reliable power transmission and exceptional longevity. Its precise dimensions and design guarantee a secure and efficient fit for your machinery.

Specifications

Feature	Detail
Manufacturer	Gates
Part Number (MPN)	6981
Belt Type	FHP Medium Horse-Power V-Belt
Belt Section / Size	5L (21/32 in width)
Belt Length	81 inches
Construction Material	EPDM Rubber with Aramid Cord
Operating Temperature Range	-22°F to 140°F
Condition	New

Features & Benefits

• Superior Durability: Features an aramid cord construction, providing enhanced strength and resistance to wear and tear in challenging operational environments.
• Weather Resistant: The EPDM rubber material ensures the belt maintains flexibility and structural integrity across a wide temperature range, from freezing to high heat.
• Optimized Fitment: Designed with specific dimensions (5L section, 21/32 in width, 81 in length) to ensure reliable and precise power transfer in lawn and garden equipment.
• Medium Horsepower Performance: Built as a dedicated medium horsepower belt, it delivers consistent and efficient power output for your machinery.
• Interchange Compatibility: This belt is an excellent replacement for various interchangeable part numbers, including 8423-6981 and L581.

What Customers Are Saying

“Works just like OEM”— R., Jul 2026“fast and safe shipping great price and parts very happy!”— H., Jun 2026

Cross-Reference / Interchange

This part is a direct or functional equivalent to the parts listed below. Verify fitment with the OEM specs before purchase.

Brand	Part Number	Relationship
Gates	8423-6981	Direct match
Gates	84236981	Direct match
ACDelco	5L810P	Direct match
NAPA	5L810W	Direct match
Dayco	L581	Direct match
Stens	258-081	Direct match
Goodyear	85810	Direct match
Carlisle	58X810	Direct match
Carquest	6981	Direct match
Oregon	75-581	Direct match

Compatible Equipment

This part fits the equipment listed below. Verify exact fitment with the OEM parts diagram before purchase.

Year	Make	Model	Trim	Engine
Ace Hardware	143-660
Ace Hardware	143-760
Ace Hardware	144-660
Ace Hardware	144-672
Ace Hardware	144-760
Ace Hardware	145-760
Ace Hardware	146-660
Ace Hardware	71279
Ace Hardware	72240
Ace Hardware	72420
Ace Hardware	72430
Agway	144-760
Agway	82-5009
American Hardware	143-660
American Hardware	143-760
American Hardware	144-672
American Hardware	144-761
American Hardware	21866
American Hardware	Springhill
Automotive Associates	143-660
Automotive Associates	144-660
Automotive Associates	145-660
Blue Grass	115-672
Blue Grass	W7-BG672TR
Campbell Hausfeld	TK000821H
Campbell Hausfeld	TK001221H
Campbell Hausfeld	TK630821H
Campbell Hausfeld	TK631221H
Campbell Hausfeld	TK631281H
Coast To Coast	143-660
Coast To Coast	143-760
Coast To Coast	338-5432
Coast To Coast	338-5440
Coast To Coast	481-0909
Columbia Products	661-3
Columbia Products	661-4
Columbia Products	761-3
Columbia Products	761-4
DeVilbiss	TAO-5050
DeVilbiss	TAOV-5050
DeVilbiss	TAPE-5031
DeVilbiss	TAPV-5050
DeVilbiss	VAPV-5050
Dixie Chopper	X1701-50
Dixie Chopper	X1901-50
Dixie Chopper	X2000-50HD
Dixie Chopper	X2002-50HD
Dixie Chopper	X2300-50HD
Dixie Chopper	X2303-50HD
Dixie Chopper	X2500-50HD
Dixie Chopper	XF2300-50HD
Dixie Chopper	XK2303-50
Exmark	M32-12.5 K-5
Exmark	M32-12.5 KO-5
Exmark	M32-8.5 B-5
Exmark	M3211B
Exmark	M3213KA
Exmark	M3213KC
Exmark	M329B
Firestone	08-07-302-3
Firestone	423-3-760
Ford	T1000
Gamble Skogmo	143-660
Gamble Skogmo	143-760
Gamble Skogmo	144-660
Gamble Skogmo	144-672
Gamble Skogmo	144-760
Gamble Skogmo	144-761
Giant Vac	1648
Gilson	63624
Grazer	72" Shaft Drive
Land Pride	AFR 4050
Land Pride	AVF 4050 5GANG
Michaels Machine	G28
Montgomery Ward	GIL33473
Montgomery Ward	GIL33482
Montgomery Ward	TMO33331A
Montgomery Ward	TMO33331B
Montgomery Ward	TMO33332B
Montgomery Ward	TMO33332C
MTD	114-760
MTD	143-660
MTD	143-760
MTD	144-485
MTD	144-660A
MTD	144-672A
MTD	144-760A
MTD	144-761A
MTD	145-660A
MTD	145-672
MTD	145-672A
MTD	145-760
MTD	145-760A
MTD	145-995
MTD	146-660A
MTD	146-672A
MTD	146-760
MTD	147-760
MTD	147-760A
MTD	148-760A
MTD	223-3250
MTD	223-3260
MTD	3Z526
MTD	6420
MTD	643-4107
MTD	643-4108
MTD	6544
MTD	FC106
MTD	Z7605
Noma	C4012-010
Noma	D4013-060
Oklahoma Tire & Supply	144-672
Oklahoma Tire & Supply	145-660A
Oklahoma Tire & Supply	145-672A
Oklahoma Tire & Supply	145-760A
Our Own Hardware	144-660
Our Own Hardware	145-672
Our Own Hardware	146-760
Penneys	1800
Penneys	1809
Penneys	1810
Penneys	1817
Penneys	1823
Penneys	1823A
Professional Hardware	8245-3
Professional Hardware	8246-4
Professional Hardware	8246-5
Roper	T81131RO
Sears	917.25000
Sears	917.25010
Sears	917.25011
Sears	917.25020
Sears	917.25021
Sears	917.25030
Sears	917.25040
Sears	917.25041
Sears	917.25080
Sears	917.25081
Sears	917.25090
Sears	917.25091
Sears	917.25092
Sears	917.25100
Sears	917.25100 Suburban
Sears	917.25101
Sears	917.25110
Sears	917.25110 Suburban
Sears	917.25111
Sears	917.25120
Sears	917.25121
Sears	917.25130
Sears	917.25130 Suburban
Sears	917.25131
Sears	917.25170
Sears	917.25220
Sears	917.25221
Sears	917.25230
Sears	917.25231
Sears	917.25260
Sears	917.25261
Sears	917.25290
Sears	917.25302
Sears	917.25310
Sears	917.25311
Sears	917.25311 Super Tractor
Sears	917.25340
Sears	917.25350
Sears	917.253502
Sears	917.25352
Sears	917.25370
Sears	917.25371
Sears	917.25480
Sears	917.25481
Sears	917.25510
Sears	917.25510A
Sears	917.25510B
Sears	917.25511
Sears	917.25520
Sears	917.25520A
Sears	917.25520B
Sears	917.25550
Sears	917.25630
Sears	917.25631
Sears	917.25723
Sears	917.25730
Sears	917.25731
Sears	917.25732
Sears	917.25733
Sears	917.25734
Sears	917.25740
Sears	917.25741
Sears	917.25742
Sears	917.25743
Sears	917.25744
Sears	917.25860
Sears	917.25861
Sears	917.25862
Sears	917.25863
Sears	917.25865
Sears	917.25870
Sears	917.25871
Sears	917.25873
Sears	917.25874
Sears	917.25940
Sears	917.25941
Sears	917.99400
Sears	917.99401
Sears	917.99410
Sears	917.99411
Sears	917.99420
Sears	917.99421
Sears	917.99422
Sears	917.99501
Sears	917.99520
Sears	917.99530
Sears	917.99800
Sears	917.99801
Sears	917.99810
Sears	917.99811
Sears	917.99820
Sears	ST 12
Sears	ST 16
Spiegel	146-672
Tractor Supply	143-760
Unico	4082-3
Unico	4102-3
Unico	4103-41
Unico	4103-51
Unico	4103-61
Unico	4104-71
Unico	4114-81
Western Auto	143-660
Western Auto	143-760
Western Auto	2648
Western Auto	2X7610
Western Auto	2XC7608
Western Auto	2XC7610
Western Auto	2XF7608
Western Auto	7148
Western Auto	MTD7608
Western Auto	MTD7610A37
Western Auto	MTD7610A47
Western Auto	MTD7610A57
White Outdoor Products	990-076(GT1000)
White Outdoor Products	990-077(GT1000)
White Outdoor Products	FR-2200G
White Stores	143-660
White Stores	143-760
White Stores	144-672
White Stores	87-110
White Stores	87-113
White Stores	87-115

Condition. New: unused, in its original packaging.

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