54 inch deck on X540 2009 vs. 2011

[luv2mow]

Hi folks, I'm new here and have a question relating to interchangeability of mower decks. I have a John Deere 2009 X540 lawn tractor with a 54 inch edge cut deck. I may be upgrading to a 2011 X540 and I'm wondering if my 2009 deck will fit up properly. Does any body have any insight on the configuration?

 

[ctlguy]

It should fit but there has been some rolling changes on the decks. Most changes are related to the gauge wheels but there are some changes on lift arm p/n's and the deck shell itself. I would hit the jdpart cat and compare you s/n to the latest s/n options. That said are you saving that much money keeping your 2 year old deck and not getting the unit with a deck, probably worth comparing. Depending on what/where you are mowing the deck can be the first thing to wear out. Good Luck

 

[beenthere]

I too would be curious as to why you appear to be thinking of keeping the old deck and just upgrading the tractor. Must be a reason to have the old tractor without its deck. As I say, just curious as the new tractor might cost more if it is ordered without a deck.

 

[ctlguy]

As a base unit the x540 can come less a deck so their could be some price advantages a certain # of folks don't put decks on these although it is more common on x700's to have just a blade, blower, etc.

 

[luv2mow]

I'm curious because we recently experienced historic floods where I live, and although I live up on a mountain safe from river flooding, the nearest Joh Deere dealer is near a river. Long story short my mower was in for some warranty service when our area took on severe flash flooding leaving all the machines in service under 4 feet of water oil and sewage. Did I mention I have only owned this mower for one month. Since I own a small pickup I can't fit the tractor and deck in the truck. So I'm left with a flooded tractor at the dealer and a slightly used deck at home. Such a bummer! I'm waiting for dealers adjuster to deliver the bad news, that being how much money I'm going to lose on this mower in just one month! So that explains my inquiry.

 

[beenthere]

Makes sense now. But I'd be surprised if your Deere dealer doesn't fix you up with a good deal on a new tractor and new deck to go with it. Keep us posted. Floods are bummers to deal with.