I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
What mower decks are compatible with my 917.270514 ?
 

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
Part no. 532176031
 

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
What mower decks are compatible with my 917.270514 ?

If the deck has small holes in it that are repairable by welding, and the spindles and pulleys are in good shape, consider getting it repaired instead of replaced. New deck prices are not cheap.
 

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
One of the really good things about being allowed to use swing back blades
I end up with boxes full of old dead blades to patch decks with
Being that I Oxy weld I just tack the end then forge to blades around the complex shapes tacking as I go
Then back for a full edge weld
 

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
Plus the new deck will only be the deck shell and all the parts from your current must be transaferred. And usually you will need new spindles due the screws (bolts) breaking off.
 

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RayMel1

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
Are there any compatible decks I could look for?
 

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  • / I have a craftsman riding tractor and the deck is rusted thru
IDK ? But have patched a neighbors deck with mesh & JB weld. Still holding up fine..
 
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