ex3200 Mid-Mount Mower

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rekeenfan

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Southeast Missouri
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2008 Cub Cadet EX3200
I have a '08 ex3200 w/ FEL and 60" mid-mount mower deck. Getting the deck on and off is a pain in the ***! Has anyone figured out an easier way to attach/remove the mower deck from the ex series? Love the tractor, but there has to be a better way.:mad:
 
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I have the 54 inch deck which is a little lighter but still weighs 260 pounds. I jack up the front of the tractor about 6-12 inches but it's still no picnic.

Bob B.
 
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I have started using a jack as well, it does help a lot. I was thinking about modifying the deck so I could drive over it, but I don't know how that would work out.......

If the back caster/wheel assembly would swivel, it would make everything easier, and you would not have to drag the deck straight out from under the tractor. Other than that, the tractor is awesome. I am constantly surprised by the power that this thing puts out.
 
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Couldn't you just use the FEL to elevate the fount end?
 
   / ex3200 Mid-Mount Mower #5  
I bought one of these;

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I unhook the deck, hoist for clearance, and roll the deck out.
The 60" deck on my 5252 is probably 350 lbs.

I also hoist it up a couple times a year, throw a safety chain around the rafters, and clean the deck.

Curt
 
   / ex3200 Mid-Mount Mower #6  
That's exactly what I use on my Z-Force 50 to take the deck off. I have a web sling with hooks that I hook to the front axle, unhook the deck, raise the front end and roll the deck out. You let the tractor down after the deck is off, roll it out of the way and then lift the deck with the hoist to work on it. And like was said makes cleaning under the deck a snap when you don't need to take off.
 
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If you are on a paved surface when removing the deck consider this....Purchase a furniture dolly from either Harbor Freight or Northern Tools. Apply a piece of plywood across the top, (Lowes sells a four foot square piece) raise the tractor with the floor jack with the mower in the raised position, roll the newly constructed platform underneath the mower and lower the deck, disconnect all connectors and roll the mowing deck from underneath the tractor.
 
   / ex3200 Mid-Mount Mower #8  
Understand the 60" mid mount mower is troublesome to remove.

How do you like the cut of the 60" mid mount mower? How much did you pay for your mower deck? I recently got the Ex3200 TLB and have been thinking about the MMM.

Where have you found the best prices on parts/accessories? In addition to the MMM, I need a smaller bucket (9")/ripper tooth and mechanical thumb for my BH75 backhoe.
 
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I like the way it cuts. I had to spend some time getting the casters and everything adjusted correctly to get a nice, even cut but it does a good job. I have a little problem with "scalping" when topping extreme slopes, but it does as good as any riding mower (excluding quality zero-turns)
 

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