X595 48C/54C/62C Deck Replacement/Upgrade ?

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I'm told that the 'C' series (Yellow) decks for the X595 (And probably the X748) tractors are no longer available (Here, anyway)

Just wondering if anybody has upgraded to one of the newer 54HC or Accel (Green or Yellow) decks as fitted to X758 models now ?

The dealership tells me it's not possible to retro-fit the 54HC to an X595 - Or if it was there would need to be new weldments attached to the chassis to accommodate the different deck hangers.

Thanks, in advance, for any insights.

 

[oldnslo]

I believe the rear connection to accomodate drive over deck are different on the HC vs C or exel but I do not have any dimensional data other than feeble memory to support that thought.

The gauge wheels on my 54HC for the X738 do not swivel 90 degrees to allow deck to roll out from under the tractor. I do not believe that any of the drive over deck wheels will swivel.

 

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Thanks

I believe the rear connection to accomodate drive over deck are different on the HC vs C or exel but I do not have any dimensional data other than feeble memory to support that thought.

The gauge wheels on my 54HC for the X738 do not swivel 90 degrees to allow deck to roll out from under the tractor. I do not believe that any of the drive over deck wheels will swivel.

Thanks, Oldnslo. Yes, I understand that the gauge wheels on the HC deck don't swivel. They don't need to as you can drive over the deck to dis/mount.

I'll have to try and get a newer X758 alongside the X595 and check/compare the geometry.

I was just hoping someone had already done that to save me some trouble.

 

[oldnslo]

I have the 54” HC but not sure how to take measurements that would be of any value. Going from memory the older C style rear connection was a rod of pin that fit into a slot on the lifting arms. New style HC the mounts on the deck are slots that catch a rod on the lifting arms.

Would pictures of the HC deck be of any help?

 

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Thanks for the offer of photo's - Very much appreciated.

I can go and eyeball both types here - It's just an hour each way so I'll make them a "When passing by" mission. There's no rush.

The dealer is not interested in helping - They just want to sell a new machine.

The X595 & X748 lift arms have a 'V' slot in the ends to pick up the pin on the C deck.
More of a sideways < if you get my drift.
I think the X758 has a hook type of connection on the lift arm ends.

 

[oldnslo]

Here is a photo of the rear connections on my 54HC. Deck is hanging on wall of machine shed and photography is not my strong suit.

This is also the quick tach version for PTO. I don’t think that makes any difference on deck mounts though but could be 110% wrong in that belief.

 

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Here is a photo of the rear connections on my 54HC. Deck is hanging on wall of machine shed and photography is not my strong suit.

This is also the quick tach version for PTO. I don’t think that makes any difference on deck mounts though but could be 110% wrong in that belief.

Oh, Thanks (!) for those photo's, Oldnslo.
I see the difference now.
These are the new style where the lift arms are joined by the bar across them and it hooks into the deck mounts as you drive over. (Similar to a 1025R that I'm familiar with)
I see how the different brackets on the deck will need the different lift arm assembly now
I wonder if I can fit the new lift arms to the old X595.
You've saved me a trip to visit the X758 I was going to look at.
Thanks again. Most helpful.

 

[oldnslo]

I was wondering the same thing on lift arms being interchangeable from 595 to X7**. Or possibly modify 595 arms to have engagement rod like X7

I believe deck is the same for X7** and 1025 but a smart person would confirm that vs believing this senile citizen