X700 series AWS front fenders?

[Deadman]

Has anyone made the JD front fender kit fit on a X734 AWS? I see JD says it only fits the 2 wheel steer models. I'm wondering how or what might be needed to make them fit as I HATE seeing the salty water spray up on my $15,000 machine when I sweep snow and snow blow at my business.

I have front fenders on my dads X475 and LOVE them because they keep the salt spray down from the tires in the winter.

Anyone know the front end differences between a AWS and a regular 2 wheel steering unit?

I'm going to pick up my new X734 tomorrow hopefully (assuming they get the power flow assembled). I might rip the fenders off my dads X475 and see how close they get.

Anyone have ideas?
Thanks in advance! :thumbsup:

 

[beenthere]

Show us some pics of the new X734 with the trial fit of the X475's fenders. Curious how close they might be.

 

[Zebrafive]

I am wondering too. I have an AWS x485. The difference may be the steering linkage front to rear from the left front?

 

[Deadman]

I'll try to get at it this weekend or early next week and see how close they are. I've got to call the dealer today and see if they got my X734 assembled because everyone is taking off because deer hunting season starts tomorrow, so no work will get done today or next week!

 

[Eric102]

They fit fine on my X739 AWS but the steering and axles are totally different than your X734 so mine would use a different kit.

 

[Deadman]

Thank you! Hopefully mine fit too!

 

[Deadman]

The left front will be the challenge. I got it home late this afternoon and swapped on my ATV tires for winter and the X475 (front steer only) rear wheels fit the X734 if you mount them inside-out!
I'm amazed how much narrower the X734 tires are than the X475's. Obviously its for the AWS, but the narrow offset wheels look kinda Homly compared to the X475's deep offset wheels.
LOVE the steering and manuverabilty of the AWS! Its hard to get used to it at first!

 

[TR595]

I think how the mount on the axle is different or the fender hits the deck when turning.

 

[Zebrafive]

Any update?

 

[Deadman]

I just removed them from the 475 today and I looked at them and I think they will work with a little effort. The right one bolted right on.
The left one the upper mount arm needs to be cut off and the rear mount arm should work. I'll just need to add a brace to keep the fender somewhat in the curved shape of the tire. I'm thinking of having a local welding shop just cut it up for me. I don' t have a welder.