treegrower 5 #1 Posted June 20, 2023 Several years ago I converted the side discharge to rear discharge on my mower deck for mowing between rows of Christmas trees. I no longer have the trees so would like to recover the side discharge. Through cutting and welding I can just back-track and restore the deck to its original configuration, but I would rather just get another deck. .I have recently learned that the carrier suspension for the xi is different from other WH models. Would appreciate any leads for another deck in the area of southern NH, VT or central MA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,205 #2 Posted June 20, 2023 the XI series machines are BEASTS! @Bow_Extremeand I were just talking last night about Xi decks as he picked up my old one. He mentioned on the 60” decks, all the shells are the same, just different Xi specific mounting brackets. Same for others Matt? @treegrower there is a huge show this weekend in Biglerville, PA. I’m not sure what you have going on, but all things wheel horse are sure to be there. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/13-wheel-horse-collectors-club-show/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,205 #3 Posted June 20, 2023 Not deck or show oriented, but please make sure to check your front axle pivot pin. They are a known weak point and hard to find worn unless you jack the FRAME of the tractor up off the ground. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow_Extreme 544 #4 Posted June 20, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pullstart said: the XI series machines are BEASTS! @Bow_Extremeand I were just talking last night about Xi decks as he picked up my old one. He mentioned on the 60” decks, all the shells are the same, just different Xi specific mounting brackets. Same for others Matt? @treegrower there is a huge show this weekend in Biglerville, PA. I’m not sure what you have going on, but all things wheel horse are sure to be there. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/13-wheel-horse-collectors-club-show/ Yes, the 48” & 60” shells are essentially the same as the 300/400/500 series decks. However, the 4, frame points and upper carriage attachment are different. I have another 48” deck but I’m in Michigan. I’m going to use the one I bought from Kevin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #5 Posted June 20, 2023 Good xi deck are pretty hard to come by. Emphasis on good. I made a conversion carriage piece that worked real nice on a 48 inch classic deck. Just wanted to pass the idea along. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treegrower 5 #6 Posted June 20, 2023 Thanks for the pix. Looks like a pretty minor modification IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,670 #7 Posted June 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, treegrower said: Thanks for the pix. Looks like a pretty minor modification IMO. 48 minutes ago, JoeM said: made a conversion carriage piece that worked real nice on a 48 inch classic deck. Just wanted to pass the idea along. It always looks easy after someone has figured out how to do it, right! Actually not so minor unless you are (or are willing to pay for) a good welder with access to the right materials. Lots of stresses and weight on those frames so building strong is critical. Looks good, Joe. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,879 #8 Posted June 20, 2023 @JoeM nice improvement on that , did you re grease that belt idler pulley ? looks like the wide rubber side shields , making it easy . nothing sarcastic , just an opportunity , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #9 Posted June 20, 2023 Oh yeah got the Pete treatment! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treegrower 5 #10 Posted June 20, 2023 28 minutes ago, Handy Don said: It always looks easy after someone has figured out how to do it, right! Actually not so minor unless you are (or are willing to pay for) a good welder with access to the right materials. Lots of stresses and weight on those frames so building strong is critical. Looks good, Joe. Everybody can't think of everything, which is why we all share on a forum like this. I wouldn't charge for my welding or submit it for prizes, but I have fabricated a number of attachments, and done many repairs over the years, all quite successfully. This thread alone has helped more than I could have expected. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,364 #11 Posted June 20, 2023 On the 60” the xi shell is same but nothing else. The drive pulley in center is on top and the opposite on the other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #12 Posted June 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: It always looks easy after someone has figured out how to do it, right! for sure always something overlooked. there was a little lol trial and error first attempt was close but just did not work right. wanted a bolt on adapter thingie. no dice one thing that worked was the belt for the xi 48 fit just right on the classic deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
