Deck Compatibility

[sacky07]

Shopping for decks for WF's. After the 44/50A what else fits? B? C?

[rweaver]

only other decks would be 38 42 48in any of the late model decks would be 5/8th belt

[JMotuzick]

If you have a rusted out 44/50a you can use the center spindle pulley on a 44/50C deck. The decks are basically the same the 5/8 belt is the biggest difference.

[VScott]

Not trying to hijack the thread, just adding a question to a question but starting with a statement...

I was always under the assumption that a 44" or 50" with the "A" suffix was 1/2" belt with skids on the front, and the "C" suffix decks were 5/8" drive belts with front gauge wheels.

I have never seen a "B" deck only "A" or "C"

Can anyone clarify this while we are on the subject?

Thanks,
Vinny

[rweaver]

all the IH decks had skids on them many had the front gauge wheel kit added

[sacky07]

I only asked this question because I feel that the "A" decks are harder to find and more worn than say a newer model. Im tired of constantly messing with all my 42" decks. non of the spindles seem to be them same and all seem to be molested in one way or another. I still like them, just wanted to get a better set up for my weekly mower. Assuming the "C" decks are just not aged as much and have a newer design(front wheels). Just cut better easier to find.

[sacky07]

anyone ever mounted one of these decks before? http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/grd/4228368241.html

[ksanders]

Yes, nothing to it. Swap the hanger on the front to the wider hole for older model sub frames and put a 1/2" pulley on the center spindle. Otherwise same as the 1450 deck except front Guage wheels. Newer decks had the extra hole drilled in so you could use them on older model cubs with wider sub frame at the front.