Honda 23408-VE3-000 Idle Gear

The Honda 23408-VE3-000 Idle Gear is a genuine OEM component designed for H2013 and H2113 lawn tractors. As a factory-original part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the gear it replaces, ensuring correct mesh, tooth profile, and dimensional fit within the transmission. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes drivetrain components at defined production breaks.

Key Features

• Direct Replacement Fit — this idle gear drops into the transmission of H2013 and H2113 lawn tractors as a direct swap, with no alterations to the surrounding gearset
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates drivetrain parts at production serial breaks; cross-reference your tractor's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the correct gear for your build
• Drivetrain Integrity — a worn or damaged idle gear introduces slop into the gear mesh, causing erratic power transfer, engagement chatter, or loss of drive; replacing it restores smooth, consistent transmission of power through the drivetrain

The idle gear is an intermediate gear within the tractor's transmission that transfers rotational force between driving and driven gear sets. By bridging two gears, it maintains the correct direction of rotation and the proper gear ratio across the drivetrain. When the idle gear wears — through tooth rounding, chipping, or surface fatigue — the transmission develops play and noise, power delivery becomes inconsistent, and continued operation accelerates wear on the surrounding gearset. Replacing this part restores smooth, full engagement across the H2013 and H2113 lawn tractor drivetrain.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

Verify Before You Order

Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.

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