Does anyone have the part number for an LT70HD Drive belt

[just_sawing]

I have had Woodmizers for over 30 years and never have ask this. I just ordered a Drive Belt and with shipping they charged $227.00
This for a belt seems wrong. Has anyone found the replacement number not Woodmizer for this belt.
wm # 3/5VXFL975

[Dave Shepard]

I think my LT40 Super belt was around $150 shipped four years ago from Wood-Mizer. I did not look elsewhere. 

[KWood255]

That sound very high. I would guess that somewhere like Auto Value or NAPA could source a replacement based on the dimensions. How old is your 70? How many hours on the drive belt? 

[terrifictimbersllc]

That belt number you gave is the same as on my 70 super. I bought one 3/18/2024 from woodmizer for $183 before shipping or sales tax. So it sounds about right with some price increase since then.

I'd be surprised if you could find the exact belt for less elsewhere.

Tomorrow I'll go out and look at the belt and see if any other numbers on it and update this post.

Update: the new spare I mentioned is labeled "Woodmizer 3/5VXFL975" and 23012024 made in Mexico , and 0352 408..., through 0352-429 vertical columns down the width of the belt.

[rusticretreater]

Based on similar belts I have seen elsewhere, this does seem to be the going price for them.  The actual 5v975 size seems to be hard to find on websites.

I did find this listing for $67 but they say its out of stock and for that price it likely isn't the same quality as the one you got.
https://www.vbelts4less.com/5V975-3-banded-v-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoqp3eTakhZNzl9jSZOmiRbl0Af3VrgWKZwVUB7wbKV80h8Fzyal

Then there is this amazon listing for $120 -made in China.
https://www.amazon.com/PowerDrive-5V975-03-Banded-Rubber/dp/B00EOVS9WM

[KenMac]

I found several listings for 5v975/03 belts online, but I don't know the brand. I prefer Gates belts, but they discontinued my size for my Cook's mill. I bought Carlisle Blue Ribbon belts from Camfil in Birmingham. Mine is a 5v109/03 and the last one was $118 shipped to Camfil (I think). Very high quality belt and you won't get better service from anyone else. I've dealt with them for years in the HVAC business.

[Machinebuilder]

I would check with a local industrial supply company.
Motion Industries has places in Cookeville and Nashville.
There are a couple suppliers in Murfreesboro.

[SawyerTed]

Changing a drive belt takes time, downtime.  Downtime is sawing time I can't get back.   Going with a lower quality belt just isn't worth the savings IMO.   Plus replacing a drive belt isn't what I describe as fun.  Worst case scenario for me is downtime during a mobile job.  

If an equivalent quality belt is available for less money, then there is money saved.

My quick search for that belt showed most were $180 -$200 from the known better quality manufacturers.