Gates PoweRated Light Duty 4, length (inch) 56
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This is the Gates PoweRated Light Duty V Belt - 4L.
Gates PoweRated is a green textile-wrapped V-belt with an aramid tensile cord, designed as a higher-performance alternative to conventional light-duty belts, with more horsepower, less stretch and longer service life in the same fractional-horsepower (FHP) section, items 8423-6856 to 8423-6872.
Where this product is used
- Outdoor power equipment and small appliances built around FHP-section belts
- Light industrial drives, small pumps, fans and shock-loaded, backside-idler driven equipment
- General light-duty replacement wherever a 3L, 4L or 5L section belt is specified
Features
- Aramid tensile cord for shock-load resistance
- Specifically engineered for outdoor power equipment
- Resistance to clutching shock
- Bonded construction for extended life
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gates |
| Belt Section | 4L |
| Belt Series | PoweRated, green textile-wrapped, aramid tensile cord |
| Construction | Bareback construction for smooth clutching on shock-loaded, backside-idler driven equipment, low cord positioning in a thin profile for extreme flexibility |
| Available Stock Sizes (Gates range) | 17 to 117" outside circumference |
| Standards | Meets ARPM/RMA IP-3-2 oil and heat resistance, REACH and RoHS 2 compliant |
| Temperature Range | -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (+140°F) |
Choosing the right option
Select by section (3L, 4L or 5L, width increases with the number) then by outside circumference or the OE/existing belt part number. PoweRated's aramid cord gives it more stretch resistance and a longer service life than a conventional wrapped light-duty belt of the same section, a straightforward upgrade on a like-for-like replacement.
| Option | Part number | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 8423-6856 | CA0031572-1 |
| 72 | 8423-6872 | CA0031588-1 |
Product details
| Model | 8423-6856 |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8423-6856 |
| Section | PoweRated light-duty (3L/4L/5L) |
| Material | Rubber compound with polyester tensile cord, fabric jacket |
| V-Belt Code | 6856 |
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Gates PoweRated Light Duty V Belt - 4L: 56
SKU: CA0031572-1 | Model: 8423-6856
8423-6856: gates PoweRated Light Duty 4, length (inch) 56. Section: PoweRated light-duty (3L/4L/5L). Material: Rubber compound with polyester tensile cord, fabric jacket.

