Parts for BC280 — MTD
We found 72 parts confirmed to fit the MTD BC280.
Compatibility table
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on BC280: 545008081 (Husqvarna Driveshaft), 574355402 (Lock Out Throttle), 537338901 (Hub T25), 537338601 (Reel T25), 574355302 (Throttle Trigger), 580446601 (Drum Assembly), 75306789 (Shaft), 545219501 (Starter Assembly), 545050404 (Kit Choke Le), 576215101 (Muffler Kit), 545081847 (Carburetor Kit), 545065201 (Shroud), 545071601 (Wear Plate), 530059780 (Fuel Isolator), 530016400 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt), 530016463 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Clutch Washer), 545081848 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Rebuild Kit), 75308170 (Head Fixed Line Bt), 574031502 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Muffler).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on BC280: 504624301 (Cover T25), 75306913 (Air Cleaner Cover), 501330401 (Grommet T25), 537338401 (Housing T25), 537338701 (Knob T25), 75306508 (Line Trimmer Short Block), 545223701 (Throttle Housing), 576139401 (Line Trimmer Throttle Cable Assembly), 75306892 (Craftsman Line Trimmer Ignition Coil), 545074201 (Assist Handle), 75308193 (Line Trimmer Cutting Head Assembly), 579066301 (Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Assembly), 579066601 (Craftsman Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Assembly), 545007507 (Line Trimmer Flexible Drive Shaft), 537234901 (AYP Line Trimmer Cutting Head Drive Disc), 575724601 (Craftsman Line Trimmer Grease Plug), 585415401 (Line Trimmer Engine Crankshaft), 537338801 (Line Trimmer Spool Spring), 75308180 (MTD Line Trimmer Gearbox), 545003902 (Screw 8-32x.), 578465101 (Craftsman Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Drive Spring), 545071901 (Line Trimmer Air Filter Cover), 530057852 (Flywheel Spacer), 530150440 (Heat Shield), 530016468 (Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw), 530096295 (Line Trimmer Gearbox), 545046702 (Line Trimmer Ignition Coil), 545030501 (Line Trimmer Spark Arrestor Kit), 545008087 (AYP Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Spring), 545072201 (Line Trimmer Air Filter Cover Knob), 530039242 (Line Trimmer Engine Flywheel), 75306682 (Line Trimmer Drive Shaft Assembly, Upper), 503873305 (Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Pawl), 530035596 (Line Trimmer Carburetor Adapter), 530057844 (Line Trimmer Choke Lever), 75306190 (MTD Line Trimmer Carburetor), 71204105 (Line Trimmer Blade Nut).
Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)
Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.
Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.
Parts in this group on BC280: 544038702 (Driver Pulley).
Controls, timers and wiring
Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.
Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.
Parts in this group on BC280: 530039227 (Hedge Trimmer Ignition Coil Wire Harness).
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.
Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.
Parts in this group on BC280: 545008086 (Line Trimmer Carburetor Gasket), 545008084 (Line Trimmer Engine Gasket Kit).
Before you buy
Match BC280 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Still not sure?
Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.