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GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt Review

Name: GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt
Brand: GnDaYoug
SKU: B0FMXT54S4

7.0Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

A 1/2" × 35" profile is the headline feature of the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt. This GnDaYoug auger belt is a good match for an auger that slows down in heavy snow, at 7.0/10 on its documented specs.

Price$8.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	GnDaYoug
Category	Parts & accessories
Clearing width	35 in
Size	1/2" × 35"
Sold for	MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet
Part number	954-04050
ASIN	B0FMXT54S4

Full listing title: 954-04050 754-04050 Auger Drive Belt for Snow Thrower – 1/2" x 35" Replacement Belt Compatible with MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, and More – Fits 2-Stage Snow Blowers (2005 & Newer)

Listing evidence

Clearing width	Exact listing source

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0FMXT54S4

Rating method published

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Stated: 35 in
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A 1/2" × 35" belt

The profile and length the listing states, for part 954-04050. A belt that is half an inch too long slips in heavy snow, so match the part number, not just the size.

What it has going for it

What changes in heavy snow

1/2" × 35". When the engine runs but the auger barely turns in heavy snow, a stretched or glazed belt is a usual suspect. Match the part number, not just the length.

Will it fit your model?

The listing names a 1/2" × 35" profile, part 954-04050 and MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet machines.

Auger and drive belts look alike and aren't interchangeable. Match the part number from your manual, not just the length.

Great for you if…

The auger slows down or stalls when the snow gets heavy
Your machine is from MTD

Skip it if…

You don't own an MTD, a Craftsman or a Troy-Bilt machine
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
Your manual names a different part number

What GnDaYoug promises

The seller states, word for word, in the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt listing:

This heavy-duty auger drive belt is designed to replace part numbers 754-04050, 954-04050, 754-04050A, and 954-04050A.
Fits two-stage snow throwers manufactured in 2005 and later.

Quoted from the listing, not checked by us. Hold every figure against your own machine before you order.

GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt, view 3

Fit, part number and what's in the box

What the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt listing names:

Part 954-04050
Named fits: MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet
1/2" × 35"
OEM or OEM-equivalent, per the listing

Your manual and the model plate on the frame decide the fit, not the photo.

GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt, view 4

Price and availability

$8.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

On Sep 30, 2026, that price put it in the cheaper third of the 10 belts we have a recent price for.

Match the part number first and compare prices second; the cheapest part is the one you only order once.

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GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt, view 5

Our take

The verdict

The best thing about the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt is a 1/2" × 35" profile. No buyer reviews yet, so this GnDaYoug auger belt has to win you over on paper. The catch with the GnDaYoug: it only fits the machines it lists, so check your manual before you order. We'd pick it if the auger slows down or stalls when the snow gets heavy; otherwise, put it next to the PIHIL 302040014 Auger Drive Belt first.

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The one thing we'd check first

Before the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt ships, check your model number: it is sold as part 954-04050 for MTD and Craftsman, and fit is model-specific.

Before you buy

Your model number

Look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone.

Belt routing

Take a photo of the old belt before you take it off. The routing around the idler is the bit everyone forgets.

Do it in October

Parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.

How it compares

How the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt stacks up against the closest alternative, the PIHIL 302040014 Auger Drive Belt.

Criterion	GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt	PIHIL 302040014 Auger Drive Belt
Our rating	7.0/10	7.1/10
Part number	954-04050	302040014
Fits	MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet	PowerSmart
Size	1/2" × 35"	Not stated

Pick the PIHIL 302040014 Auger Drive Belt if you want our higher-rated option (7.1/10).

See the PIHIL 302040014 Auger Drive Belt review →

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

7 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

4 / 10

Listing documentation

7 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt any good?

We rate it 7.0/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How wide does the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt clear, and how far does it throw?

The listing states a 35 in clearing width. Those are the seller's best-case numbers: wet, heavy snow and the packed ridge the plough leaves both cut the throw short. Our clearing-width planner counts how many passes your driveway takes at that width.

Will the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt fit my snow blower?

Only if your manual agrees. A listing that names a long list of compatible machines is the seller's claim, not proof of fit: match the part number in your operator manual before you order.

What do you get with the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt?

Its listing states a 1/2" × 35" profile. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact machine is worth confirming first.

What should I check before ordering the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt?

Your model number: look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone. Belt routing: take a photo of the old belt before you take it off. The routing around the idler is the bit everyone forgets. Do it in October: parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.

Where can I buy the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.

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