Gates 48G4553 CVT belt for the 2010-2011 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT and other vehicles transfers engine power between the drive and driven clutches. It has up to 2x the life of the original G-Force belt.
- G-Force WorkHorse belt for hard tasks and trails, optimized for engines under 800cc
- Crack and wear resistance for improved durability
- Proprietary Ethylene Elastomer (EE) compound: stiffer axially and more heat tolerant, with less heat fade and speed loss
- High tensile aramid cord for acceleration, shock load and fatigue resistance when hauling heavy loads over aggressive terrain
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 48G4553 CVT belt
- Also called: CVT transmission belt
- Fits: 2010-2011 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT and other vehicles
- Position: Drive belt
- Material: Ethylene elastomer belt with aramid cord
- Condition: New
Cracks, fraying, glazing or a belt worn thin, along with slipping or lost speed under load, can mean the belt is due for replacement. Those signs alone do not prove the belt is at fault, since worn clutch parts can produce them too.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 2010-2011 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT, the 2011 Ski-Doo Skandic WT 550 Fan and the 2004-2006 Polaris Trail Touring. If your model is not among these, look up its name and years in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The belt is not for turbocharged or heavily modified engines.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: drive belt
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Cross section designation: RVS-R
- Top width: 37 mm (1.469 in)
- Outside circumference: 1187 mm (46.75 in)
- Angle: 26
Build and materials
- Type: power sport CVT belt
- Construction: double notched
- Belt material: ethylene elastomer
- Cord material: aramid
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One CVT belt; the application takes one.
Interchange: 144-4640U3 · 144-4635U4
605348425 · 48C4553 · XTX5042 · 71260 · 48R4553 · 3211078
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
605348425, 144-4640U3, 48C4553, 48G4553, XTX5042, 71260, 48R4553, 3211078, 144-4635U4
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Gates 48G4553 CVT belt fit the 2010-2011 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT?
Yes. Gates 48G4553 fits the 2010-2011 Ski-Doo Skandic SWT, and the application takes one belt.
What size is the Gates 48G4553 belt?
Gates 48G4553 is 37 mm (1.469 in) wide across the top, with an outside circumference of 1187 mm (46.75 in) and an angle of 26. Its cross section designation is RVS-R.
Can this CVT transmission belt go on a turbocharged engine?
No. This belt is not for turbocharged or heavily modified engine applications, and it is optimized for engines under 800cc.
What is this WorkHorse belt made of?
The belt body is ethylene elastomer with a high tensile aramid cord, and the construction is double notched.
Does this belt replace the 48C4553?
Yes. 48C4553 is among the numbers this Gates 48G4553 belt replaces.
