Well, I need a 345 front bumper

I don't know about a brush guard, can't seem to locate any for a 345, but theres a bumper on ebay listed at $55.

http://cgi.ebay.com/JOHN-DEERE-FRON...ryZ82248QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I put the bumper on mine, about 80 something at dealer, hood still opens with bumper on/up

Yeah, I got the plastic pieces last night when my neighbor dropped them off. What I am looking for is a steel brush guard that goes in front of the bumper and grill.

Yeah Dave, seems I remember seeing something like that when I had my GX345. I think it was black and had a couple of bars that protected the plastic bumper. I'll keep my eyes open :goodl:

you should check with Dan (olcowhand) he is a member here and he makes custom parts.

http://customtractorparts.bravehost.com/index.html

heres his site. :thThumbsU

ColonyPark said:

Yeah Dave, seems I remember seeing something like that when I had my GX345. I think it was black and had a couple of bars that protected the plastic bumper. I'll keep my eyes open :goodl:

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The black steel with the two cross tubes I referred to above I called a bumper, though I know JD calls the green polymer body part a bumper. The guard kit above was 80 something at the dealer. Protects the front, does not block hood opening, but does not come to top of hood like a real brush guard.

jdkubotamurray said:

The black steel with the two cross tubes I referred to above I called a bumper, though I know JD calls the green polymer body part a bumper. The guard kit above was 80 something at the dealer. Protects the front, does not block hood opening, but does not come to top of hood like a real brush guard.

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Yeah! That's what I want!:crybaby: Now why can't my dealer come up with one?

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Dave Shaver said:

Yeah! That's what I want!:crybaby: Now why can't my dealer come up with one?

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I'm not sure as I just bought mine a few months ago at my JD dealer for my GX345. It was not the same as the one I bought for the GX255. I just burned the box or I would have the part number. I may still have the installation guide. Dealer sould be able to look up/find for you. My GX345 in a 2004 I think, don't know if they changed mounting, etc during the period.

I did some searching for a brush guard for my new gx345 and decided to bring this thread back to life.

Does anybody know where to get a brush guard for a gx345? Do they even make them? TIA

Yep you brought back a dead one.

I know they dont make them anymore and in my research they are about impossible to find.

I went to my dealer and they had one out back for my 345. Cost me a case of beer for the boys in the shop.

This year I cleared an acreage so the front guard got a WORK OUT.

Sorry I didn't follow up back then. I did find a brush guard at a dealer in SE PA and drove right there (about an hour) to get it back when this thread was active. Every now and then they show up on ebay.

I know one time I needed a lift assist kit for my 285 when I had it. It was a special spring loaded thingy to help manually lift the snowthrower. Glad I got hydro lift on the 345 for that now!
The JD parts guy did a search of dealers and found some (lift kits) in Watertown, NY. Called them and they shipped one to me. Funny thing is shortly after that I started doing business with a company in Watertown and now I fly my plane there occasionally to call on them. Could have picked it up.
Maybe ask your dealer to try that.
Good luck!
Dave

Thanks Dave...I will try that.
I looked up the p/n for the brush guard or front bumper. It's bm20821

I had my local dealer pull a list of folks who still had BM20821 in stock, and just ordered one. If anyone is still looking, send me a PM and I can point you to a dealer who has one marked as in stock. There were three listed in the US and three in Canada.

The Bumper ( lol) looks like the one on my LX279 I replaced it a few times. When they said the X520 has one for an option I said I'll take it $100 bucks but I spent more than that on the plastic pieces of crap.
I mean come on JD who builds a "tractor" with a HARD plastic bumper that the screw mounts snap on a sapling ?

Thats cool they are around. I was thrilled to find a used one after the dealer told me I could not get one new anymore.

EDIT: Anyone have a picture of one attached? The above diagram does not show it welll. I dont have the right hardware and that makes it hard to drop mower deck off.

What's the number for the guard for the GX255?

I want one!

Thanks

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=83565&highlight=brush+guard

Took me forever but I knew i had seen it before:trink39: