The 48" decks that work on the GT262, 275, I would like your opinions of this deck in terms of reliability and cut quality. I'm toying with an idea of one of these non-convertible decks...has the round gauge wheel posts and the metal belt covers, basically the sister deck to the convertible I believe.
I think I can get one to mount up to my 212, just curious if they are similar or superior to the 46" deck offered to the 200 series.
Ok, I was able to narrow down the machines that use this deck. Mostly the 1995 - 1998 325 and 345.
This deck with minor fabrication will mount to the 200 series. I figure if the 46" 3- blade was avail for the 212, then it shouldn't have too much trouble with a 48" 3- blade.....I would assume.
That deck will not fit a 212 or any of the early 200 series without extensive modifications. I own both types of tractors and there is nothing similar about those decks except the paint color. Roger
I agree the decks are very different....the 48 feels like it has twice the metal of my 46.
I've been searching for a good donor deck to try to modify, has been on the back burner....way back...lol.
I did find someone who had one on a 214 that works, only problem is it wouldn't raise high enough for me but would still cut at 3".
I could have modified it to work but that would require removing welded parts.
So I came home to ponder the thought and browsed ebay once more and found one newly listed, about 30 min from me and the deck looks almost new...with maybe 1 or 2 seasons of use.
I will pick it up tonight and start a thread on joining it to my 212. I'm pretty confident I can fabricate something, but will be a little tricky.
The top center pulley is in the way of the left lift strap but perhaps a removable cross piece might work.
I have a 265, and it has a 48" deck. I don't know what a convertible vs non-convertible is, that's how the mower came to me this year.
I have a 318 with a 46" deck. Both are new to me, so history is unknown on both (including hours).
These two decks are not interchangeable, so I really am just giving you my opinion of the 46" and 48" decks I have.
46" -- spindles have 2 ball bearings per spindle. Can be changed pretty easily. They are sealed bearings, so no external seals. No lubrication fittings. ONE spindle assembly is over $300. However, I can't be sure I'm right on that, as I can't really FIND the deck on jdparts that looks like mine.
48" -- spindles have lubrication fittings, bearings have external seals. One spindle assembly is $121. For the 46" deck that goes on the 260, one spindle assembly is $189.
Also, those metal belt covers are rust waiting to happen.
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