Mower Deck Dilema!

[Gary 101]

I have a 42" mower deck that came on my 710 Allis. It now resides on my 917 Allis (the 48" shell from the 917 is a P.O.S.). The brackets that hold the deck rollers (the 2 that attach to the shell), have broken apart. Welding is a possibility, but the right hand bracket will have to be carefully refabricated. Has anyone out there ever put the newer style bail assembly from a 48" deck, on a 42" deck. Is it even possible to do? I've still got about an acre to mow, and was hopeful to get it done by Mothers Day.

[Gary 101]

Thanks for your time. I went to an Agco dealer this morning. They don't throw much away (God Bless them). They had the brackets I needed. Cost me only $15.00. I also got a complete 48" deck that used to be on a 918H. It's in really good shape. Also got a 42" Snow Blower, looks like it's never set outside. Both items were another $200.00. They wanted $300.00 for the deck, and $150.00 for the blower. I guess that 2 Ben Franklins did enough talking:D

[Roy 0]

Great. I love happy endings.

[John_RI 8]

Way to go Gary! That's the type of dilema to have and I'd say you handled it well! John