Who makes the T20 tranny

[Disabledsportsman]

Hey guys,gals, would someone know who built the T20??. Is it built by Skid Steer or is it made by a different manufacturer??? Thanks for any info and God Bless you all.

Jerry

[amphibious drew]

Boggwarner designed it and used to build them. Now MuddOx is who is responsible for having them manufactured.

[Disabledsportsman]

My other question is, a skid steer the same as a T20 tranny, or are they two different animals? And if they are two different trannys which one is the better of the two???. Thanks again

Jerry

[Rusty-Gunn]

I think a T20 works on skid steer principles, thus is the same thing.
If I remember correctly, Skid Steer might have been a company that manufactured the T20 but don't hold me to this. I stand to be corrected.

Related... A new T20 costs over $2,500.00, but what are used ones worth? How about rebuilt?

[Nubs]

[msafi65]

Not that uncommon to tear one down and find it needs 4 bands 2 drums one or two shift collars some bearings and a gasket , seal kit. Those parts new add up to 1200$ +. Now that output sprockets arnt available seperatly that's another 370$. If you can find a rebilt unit that has been put back to factory specs for under $1000 it's a pretty good deal. That's why I started the ring gear drum repair project. I'm running out of good used stuff and new is spendy.

[Disabledsportsman]

First off, I would like to thank all of you folks for your great info and input to my questions. I just tore down my maxIV removed the engine and engine stand to look over the trans and it looked really good.who ever owned it befor me put stabilizing brackets on both side of the trans so it was firmly mounted in the frame and i found no leaks and the oil looks like it can use a changing.But when cleaning the trans housing the metal tag on it is stamped Skid Steer but the model # and all other info on the tag was wiped out off the tag,so all I know is that it is a Skid Steer trans. Is there any way I might be able to identify what model trans it is?,if it is a T20 trans or another model trans?. I sure hope one of you here can help me identify it, would hate to purchase the wrong parts. Thank a bunch for all your help.

Jerry

[Rusty-Gunn]

Thanks. Gives me an idea on the costs.

[Rusty-Gunn]

I think the Max aatvs only used the T20 transmission. It seems there were two "versions". One, the older version used "popsickle sticks" and the newer ones using U-channels. I don't know the year this was changed though.
Regardless, they are basically the same thing.

Someone with more history may chime in I'm sure.

[Disabledsportsman]

Well I can tell you Rusty, my trans has the u channel and not the popsickle sticks. Does that help with identifying the model of the trans?.the year of my Max is 1997.

Jerry

[amphibious drew]

Well I can tell you Rusty, my trans has the u channel and not the popsickle sticks. Does that help with identifying the model of the trans?.the year of my Max is 1997.

Jerry

It's simply known as U-channel t-20. They all say skid steer on the tag.

[Don]

Borg/Warner designed the T20 and manufactured them until the rights were sold to Recreatives and Hustler Corporation in the 70s. I believe Skid Steer Corporation was formed then to manufacture the T20. When Hustler folded, RI inherited Skid Steer. There have been lots of small changes over the years: some good and some not so good. Many parts interchange between different submodels but some don't. You have to be careful what you use on the particular submodel you have or you can cost yourself lots of money (speaking from experience).

[Disabledsportsman]

I wonder if I post a photo of my tranny, if that will help someone in the club identify the type of trans that I have. The tranny was working fairly well before the drive chain broke and that is why I had to disassemble my Max. I am going to go thru the main components on the tranny to see if any parts need replacing do to excessive wear, but I have to find out if there are different model trannys to purchase the right part if need be. So if anyone can help me figure out what model this tranny is, it would be greatly appreciated. But to all of you that have responded so far, I thank you so much and God Bless.

Jerry

[msafi65]

Your vehicle very likely has the original transmission in it. I would think that one would be identical to a new one except the band material. Yours probably has red bands while 2013?? and newer have black bands. Most of the changes that require certain parts came before the mid 1980s. With out having it opened up to count the teeth on the shift collars it's just a guess. Gasket and seal kits are all the same. Post pics if you have questions when it's apart.

[Disabledsportsman]

Well everyone, I guess that when I crack the case open,I will post some photos of the inter working to see if anyone in the club will be able to let me know just what year this tranny it is. After doing some searching on the net, I have reason to be leave that my trans is indeed a T20 manufactured by Skid Steer. So with that I want to thank everyone that answered the call for help and if I can help anyone out there with a issue they may have with there MaxIV I will be more then happy to help any of you to solve the issue. Again thank you and may the Good Lord Bless you all and keep you all safe while your out rideing your machines. Take care you all and we will chat again soon.
Your fellow club member,

Jerry