The **Belt Tensioner** (part number RE518097) is a crucial component for regulating and maintaining the belt tension on a wide range of **John Deere** engines and agricultural machines, particularly those equipped with 4.5 L and 6.8 L PowerTech engines.
Technical Details
Part Code (Ref.): RE518097
Part Type: Belt Tensioner (Complete)
Outer Ø: 76 mm
Width: 37.65 mm
Function: Belt Tension Regulation and Maintenance
Application Brand: John Deere
Cross References (Equivalent OEM Code)
This tensioner is an adaptable replacement for the following Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) code:
74712221
Application (John Deere Engines and Machines)
The RE518097 tensioner is applied to the following **John Deere** engines and models:
Engines
- **PowerTech Engine, 4045 Engine, 6068 Engine**
- **PowerTech 4.5 L Engine, PowerTech 6.8 L Engine**
Tractors (5G, 5M, 3000, 5010/5010N, 5015, 5080, 5090 Series)
- **5080G, 5090G, 5100GF** (5G Series)
- **5085M, 5095M, 5105M** (5M Series)
- **3800** (3000 Series)
- **3215, 3415** (3015 Series)
- **3220, 3420** (3020 Series)
- **5510** (5010/5010N Series)
- **5315, 5415, 5515** (5015 Series)
- **5080, 5090**
Harvesters / Combines (9000, CWS, WTS, S, STS, T, W Series)
- **9400, 9410, 9450, 9550, 9560** (9000 Series)
- **CWS 1450, CWS 1550** (CWS Series)
- **1470, 1570** (CWS/WTS Series)
- **S 550, S 560, S 660, S 670** (S Series)
- **STS 9560, STS 9570, STS 9650, STS 9660, STS 9670, STS 9770** (STS Series)
- **T550** (T Series)
- **W540, W550** (W Series)
- **WTS 1450, WTS 1550, WTS 9540, WTS 9560, WTS 9580** (WTS Series)
CRITICAL VERIFICATION: Due to the vast range of compatible machines, it is always recommended to verify the diameter (76 mm) and width (37.65 mm) of the tensioner, as well as the OEM code on the existing part.