HustlerXd 48”- need new deck

[Lividbuffalo]

I’m wandering if any of u on here know if there r any other mower brands that I could use to replace my deck that is broken. Top caved in around pulley on left side. Finding a hustler used deck locally is proving difficult. I’m in south Louisiana!

 

[bertsmobile1]

Cut the mounts off the Hustler deck
Weld them onto any deck you choose
I like to cut a circle in the old deck around the mount then a slot in the new deck
Slip it in from the bottom through the slot & weld the circle to the under side of the new deck.
Some times some fancy cutting & panel beating / blacksmithing will be required .
When done check that the deck does lift too high & foul on the underside of the mower and if necessary weld some stops to either the mower or the deck .

 

[Lividbuffalo]

I like the idea of cutting it in a circle around the mounts! Much appreciated. I’ll give it a go