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Striping kit size for Gravely ZT-X 52”

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Dave3706

Dave3706

Just bought a Gravely ZT-X 52” but can’t pick it up for a week... can anybody Tell me the inside wheel base from tire to tire??? unsure of the wheel base.

One third party site has a Checkmate 39” for the ZT-X and the actual Checkmate site they offer a 39” 42” and 45” for the ZT-X... But all sold out.


Thank you!


#2

Ken22

Ken22

I bought a ZTX 42 last year and put a piece of belting on the back of the deck. There are holes there. The day I put that belt on Gravely sent an email advertising basically the same as I put on. I don't think it will matter if the stripper you are looking at is wider than the distance between the wheels as it'll never press down harder than the wheels will. The 2020 model of ZTX has larger tires than my 2019 so I can't help you with the inside measurement. Resized_20190823_181713.jpeg


#3

BPierce

BPierce

Ken 22 said:
I bought a ZTX 42 last year and put a piece of belting on the back of the deck. There are holes there. The day I put that belt on Gravely sent an email advertising basically the same as I put on. I don't think it will matter if the stripper you are looking at is wider than the distance between the wheels as it'll never press down harder than the wheels will. The 2020 model of ZTX has larger tires than my 2019 so I can't help you with the inside measurement. View attachment 52692
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I use baler belt from TSC just like that. Less than $20 and it works as well as the $80 rubber from Ariens.


#4

Ken22

Ken22

Way back in the '80s I had a customer that sold belts of all kinds and I picked up a bunch of the end pieces they were throwing out. The belt I used was probably the closest to the door. I have to lower it a bit so I'll use a stiffer belt next time. That was my first attempt. Trial and error thing. I might put a push broom behind the belt also. Resized_20190823_181551.jpegThis is what I get now.


#5

Graveszt48

Graveszt48

BPierce said:
I use baler belt from TSC just like that. Less than $20 and it works as well as the $80 rubber from Ariens.
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Hi getting my hd48 delived this week. I'd like to try that belt from tsc. Is this the stuff you used?

WCCO Belting Baler Belting, 2-Ply, 4 in. x 60 in. at Tractor Supply Co.

Find WCCO Belting Baler Belting, 2-Ply, 4 in. x 60 in. in the Baler Belting & Accessories category at Tractor Supply Co.This Baler Belting is an
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#6

BPierce

BPierce

Graveszt48 said:
Hi getting my hd48 delived this week. I'd like to try that belt from tsc. Is this the stuff you used?

WCCO Belting Baler Belting, 2-Ply, 4 in. x 60 in. at Tractor Supply Co.

Find WCCO Belting Baler Belting, 2-Ply, 4 in. x 60 in. in the Baler Belting & Accessories category at Tractor Supply Co.This Baler Belting is an
www.tractorsupply.com www.tractorsupply.com
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Yes sir.


#7

Baculip10

Baculip10

BPierce said:
Yes sir.
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This is good to know. Going to try this myself. Can you tell me what specific bolts I should get for this setup?


#8

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bullet bob

I've done the same thing, 'cept I bought the 7 or 8" size & cut it in half. Don't remember the size bolts I used but be sure to use some decent sized washers, on both sides.


#9

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Gunman

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I had the same idea as Ken22, and stumbled in this thread looking for belt ideas. Now my question is, how high to I keep the bottom of the belt from the ground?


#10

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bullet bob

I set my deck to it's highest level & installed the belt so that it was just slightly above the floor. I'm talking 1/2". That was 4 years ago. Still going strong & great stripes.


#11

Ken22

Ken22

I took some measurements this morning. I have the belt 3" below the bottom of the deck. I usually cut my grass at the 4" setting which puts the bottom of the belt 3/4" above dry ground. The next time it rains I intend to change the belt and lower it about a 1/2" or go to what bullet Bob set his at.

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#12

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bullet bob

I too usually cut at 4". Having that belt low sure gives a nice stripe. Only thing is, when you go in reverse, you'll 'feel' it bend the other way......... Doesn't seem to weaken it....


#13

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Gunman

Cool, thanks. I was just watching this video, and since I have a 42" deck, I may go with the horse stall mat. It looks thicker than the baler belt, but also flat, so I can run a backing plate across it. Also leaves me enough for a mat by the work bench.


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Gunman

Ended up with the baler belt. Playing with heights now...what I really need is rain though, lol.


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