60" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100?

keeney · Jan 11, 2002

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I removed the MMM linkage from my 4100 because the sway bar (diagonal brace) was dragging on the drive shaft for the front PTO for the snow-blower. It looks like there should be space for the drive shaft, but the sway bar just slightly rubs.

- Rick

Nuru · Jan 14, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Anyone have the actualy width of the 60" mower deck? Is it actually only 60" or is it wider? The reason I am asking is that my trailer has a 63" opening.

NJJohn · Jan 14, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

I would believe it is going to be wider. I never measured my 72", but the discharge chute sticks out almost a foot on the right. I'm just comparing to the fel bucket, which is also 72".

bigpete · Jan 14, 2002

Re: 60

Hey, Nuru...

The 60" deck's overall width is 72.5". The 54" deck's overall width is 65.9". The measurement they use to sell these things is the actual width of the cut. I posted the rest of the specs back in one of our earlier <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=jdown&Number=95275&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=3>dialogues</A>. JD's 3PH grooming mower, model 261, has the exact same dimensions and weighs in at 390 lbs. I think it uses the same one-piece stamped 10 guage deck shell. Keep hunting...

Regards,

Nuru · Jan 15, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

You know you are correct, unless I remove the discharge shpot - not likely, i have a problem.

Nuru

Nuru · Jan 15, 2002

Re: 60

Uh Oh, I have to figure out how I am going to get the tractoir in the trailer and still keep the sides on the trailer - hmmm, looks like I will have to figure out something if the deck does not lift up enough to clear the sides . Rats, rats! Anyone got any ideas?

Nuru

bigpete · Jan 15, 2002

Re: 60

It's never easy, is it....Everything in your "Tractor Life" grew by 300% when you brought home that bouncing baby 4100. The word "bigger' will be in almost every converstaion you have about your tractor from this point on out. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Your choices are pretty limited now. It seems like you are going to have to deal with the trailer. I see your trailer choices as:

1) Think about upgrading your trailer to accommodate your new baby

2) Store your trailer away from your home

3) Tip it on end/side

4) Rig a simple hoist to raise it into the rafters (I've seen this done pretty simply)

3) Sell your trailer in anticipation of #1 (How often do you really use it anyway?)

4) Store it outside in a manner so as not to violate your deed restrictions and neighborhood association rules

5) Allow your <enter relative of choice> to borrow the trailer indefinately /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

Seriously, what do you use/intend to use your trailer for besides a stand for your tractor?

Good luck!

keeney · Jan 15, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

On the 60" deck, the discharge guard is mounted on a hinge. Two bolts can be removed and allow it to be flipped up, narrowing the width.

The main issue I have getting mine on and off of the trailer is making sure the ramp angle is not too steep that the deck drags on the top of the ramps.

- Rick

TerryinMD · Jan 16, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

I had a similar problem with my 54" discharge chute. What I did to pull it out of the way when I park my tractor in my small shed was to drill a hole into the chute and install a grommet. I then use a handee-dandee bungee cord to pull it up and out of the way. If it were the right season, I could take a picture and show you.

Terry

forestcreature · Jan 16, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

the few times i need to trailer my 4100, i waddle down to the jd dealer and borrow theirs. [i am generally only taking it to them anyway]. i can borrow the trailer for free if i am going to them. if i have them come get the 4100 they charge a fee. [the trailer in question can haul a large car/pickup without any problems]

Nuru · Jan 16, 2002

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Well I use it haul anything that does not fit into the Van and the SUV, or is too dirty for it. Interesting suggections, i will have to look at this.

Nuru

Nuru · Jan 16, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Rick; do you know the width of the 60" with the discharge suit flipped up?

nuru

Nuru · Jan 16, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Terry, it sure is looking like that 54" deck is going to be a better fit for me. Plus I also still debating on whether I will get a 54" or 60" BTW, what is the width of the 54" with the shoot flipped up?

Nuru

TerryinMD · Jan 17, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

I have to go out and measure. I'll try to do that when I get home from work tonight. Heck, might even have the chance to get a picture of the grommet installation as well.

Terry

keeney · Jan 18, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

The 60" mower is about 65" at the ground with the chute flipped up.

However, the chute only rotates up about 120 degrees and that leaves the sides sticking out about 12 inches off the ground. They still stick out to about 72 inches.

Removing four more nylock nuts takes the chute completely off leaving you with a 65-inch wide thing for transport, but I wouldn't mow with it like that.

Maybe you could rig up a way to make the hinge come apart and go together with a long pin for convenience.

- Rick

TerryinMD · Jan 18, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

Got home late last night and didn't get a chance to measure and get a picture.

However, I will get a chance to do it tonight. We're supposed to get a nice snowstorm tomorrow and I have to prepare to do battle!! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif So, I'll get the messurements and photos.

Come to think of it, I have my MMM up on edge with the chute side down. I believe the hinge is attached a few inches back from the end of the chute. We'll know better later on.

Terry

Nuru · Jan 18, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

keeney, thanks for the info. That is about 2 inches two wide for my trailer. It also probably is about $600 too rich for my budget. Hmmmm, rig my trailer, spend $600 more, or buy the 54", save the $600, and use that money to get somethin else, or save for a loader? Hmmmmmm

Nuru

Nuru · Jan 18, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Actually, I would take it off for dirt work. My lot probably would be much better with a MMM - obstacles!

nuru

Nuru · Jan 18, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Terry, that is ok, I will await your input. I think it will be less than 60" when you measure it. That will fit with the shoot lifted up.

Nuru

TerryinMD · Jan 28, 2002

Re: 60\" MidMount Mower Deck - compatible with 4100

Nuru,

I so sorry that I took so long to get back to you.

The deck with the chute folded up is 58.5 inches. Attached is the picture I had been promising. It shows the chute being held back by the bungee cord with the hooks in the grommet I installed. When the MMM is on the tractor, the chute is held back better than 90 degrees. You will also notice that the chute is attached to the MMM about an inch or so back from the edge of the deck.

Hope this helps.

Terry