5116 special trans

[richp 0]

A buddy of mine has a simp. 5116 special that offered me for free but has no transmisson. Are these trans hard to come by and how cheap can i get one for? I don't know much about the lawn tractors,are these any good? Regards ,Rich.

[mowerman1193 0]

What type of trans. was in it (hydro or gear)?My uncle has a 5116 with the 5speed gear trans.They used that gear trans in alot of other mowers as well as other brand tractors.I have a Simplicity 4211 with the same trans as my uncles.They are a 800 series Tecumseh/Peerless transmission.They in my opinion are not very heavy built for hard work but,great for mowing.I have seen the 800 series go for $75 all the way to $175 on ebay.Mine has a bad shift key in it and I thought about replacing the transmission with a brand new one until I found out it was $495 (if I remember right).I know it was'nt cheap. mowerman1193

[richp 0]

Is this the same trans that comes in the 5 speed craftsmen tractors. They are usually a dime a dozen.

[mowerman1193 0]

Some of them in the craftsman tractors are the same.I belive any 800 series peerless trans. will work.They have a inline shift pattern. mowerman1193

[richp 0]

I did the unthinkable today, I bought a murray tractor for parts. The trans is an inline 5 speed and it has a great running 12 hp b&s and it even has a good battery all for $60 bucks. I had to take it for a ride, what a roach. The blade deck is literally falling apart. It ain't no 3112h,that's for sure. (anyone want to buy a motor?)