The Belt, Genuine DeWalt Part – OEM No. 579600-00, is a factory-spec rubber drive belt for DeWalt/Black & Decker handheld planers. It transfers power from the motor to the cutter head, helping the tool run smoothly under load. Made from durable rubber in a compact loop form, it is designed to match the original belt for size, tension, and tracking. This Genuine Part suits popular planers including the D26500 and D26501, restoring reliable performance when the original belt has worn, cracked, or snapped. Being an OEM component (MPN: 579600-00) ensures an accurate fit and consistent results, reducing noise and slippage compared with non-genuine alternatives. A practical choice for maintenance, repair, and planned servicing of site and workshop planers.

Key Features:
– Genuine DeWalt/Black & Decker OEM belt for exact fit and function- Durable rubber construction for reliable power transmission- Designed for planer drive systems (motor to cutter head)- Consistent grip to reduce slip, heat build-up, and premature wear- Helps restore cutting performance and finish quality- Sized to the original specification for the correct belt path and tension- Straightforward replacement to minimise downtime- Compatible with DeWalt D26500 and D26501 models- Suitable for regular maintenance as a preventative spare- Clearly marked MPN: 579600-00 for easy identification

Typical Applications:
Routine replacement of a worn or broken planer drive belt in trade, workshop, or DIY settings. Ideal for maintaining smooth, efficient material removal on site joinery, carpentry, kitchen fitting, and general wood preparation. Use when experiencing belt slip, loss of drive to the cutter head, burning smells, or visible belt deterioration to keep the planer dependable and accurate.

Also known as:
Planer drive belt, planer motor belt, cutter head belt, replacement planer belt, rubber drive belt for planers, OEM planer belt, DeWalt planer belt 579600-00, spare belt for DeWalt/Black & Decker planers.

Fits Models:
D26500, D26501

Product Specifications