Greetings! I have a dilemma...

[FarmGeezer]

I have a 31 yr. old Statesman ( AYP ) 20hp tractor with a 50" deck. I have rebuilt the deck 3 times but it is at this juncture falling apart. It is rusting out around the spindel mounting area. I can't seem to find a replacement deck housing anywhere. Any suggestions are welcome. I really can't afford a new mower.

Regards,
FarmGeezer

 

[Auto Doc's]

Someone with a good MIG welder, a grinder and a little fabricating knowledge could rebuild the spindle mounting areas with replacement metal and then treat with OSFO and some spot painting.

Another junk spare deck usually makes a perfect donor for the needed metal segments.