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The Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage keeps it simple: an auger belt with a part-number match for 754-04050. A good match for an auger that slows down in heavy snow, rated 6.8/10 on its documented specs.
| Brand | Stens |
|---|---|
| Category | Parts & accessories |
| Sold for | MTD |
| Part number | 754-04050 |
| ASIN | B005LA5Y96 |
Full listing title: Stens OEM Replacement Belt 265-249 Compatible with MTD Two-Stage snowblowers, 2005 and Newer 754-04050, 954-04050, 954-04050A
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: an auger that slows down in heavy snow.
Two belts close to it on our rating, each with a dated price.
What it has going for it
Part 754-04050. 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.
The listing names part 754-04050 and MTD machines.
Auger and drive belts look alike and aren't interchangeable. Match the part number from your manual, not just the length.
What the Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage listing names:
Your manual and the model plate on the frame decide the fit, not the photo.
On Oct 30, 2026, that price put it in the pricier third of the 10 belts we have a recent price for.
A part that doesn't fit is a return, not a bargain, so match the part number before the price.
The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B005LA5Y96), where today's price, stock and seller apply.
Our take
The best thing about the Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage is a part-number match for 754-04050. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 6.8/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this Stens auger belt: it only fits the machines it lists, so check your manual before you order. We'd pick the Stens if the auger slows down or stalls when the snow gets heavy; otherwise, put it next to the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt first.
Before the Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage goes in your cart, check your model number: it is sold as part 754-04050 for MTD, and fit is model-specific.
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.
Take a photo of the old belt before you take it off. The routing around the idler is the bit everyone forgets.
Parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.
How the Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage stacks up against the closest alternative, the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt.
| Criterion | Stens 265-249 Belt for MTD Two-Stage | GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 6.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Part number | 754-04050 | 954-04050 |
| Fits | MTD | MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Cub Cadet |
| Size | Not stated | 1/2" × 35" |
Pick the GnDaYoug 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt if you want our higher-rated option (7.0/10).
We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
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.
Its listing states a part-number match for 754-04050. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact machine is worth confirming first.
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.
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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.