42A deck question

[cooperino]

Hi cub fans.
So I picked a a 126 yesterday, It cuts grass like no ones business, I had never used one of these fabricated decks before. My question is, Do these work well with baggers? Is there an adapter that can be purchased or do I need to make one? Also can mulching blades be put on this? Thank you in advance for any help.

[twoton]

Originally Posted by cooperino

.....can mulching blades be put on this?.....

I've heard of people putting gattor blades on a model 44a deck but not familiar with your 42a?

[cooperino]

I might be mistaken on the model number. It is a fabricated 42" deck that was a stock deck on a 126. It has one center large blade about 22" and 2 outer blades about 11" each.

Originally Posted by twoton

I've heard of people putting gattor blades on a model 44a deck but not familiar with your 42a?

[sir_lancealot]

It’s either a 421, 422, or 423 deck. If you post a picture, we can tell you which one it is. Your best bet is to use it with a vacuum, not a bagger. Yes, you can put mulching blades on it. They made a mulching cover for the outlet of the deck.

Me personally, I think these triangle decks are some of the best cutting decks ever made. I’ve not owned anything that cuts as nice.

[cooperino]

Ok. I have figured out it is a 421U1111 deck. I would like to find part numbers for mulching blades, mulching cover, and adapter to 6" round outlet for my track vac or a bagger. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

[R Bedell]

I have figured out it is a 421U1111 deck

That is the First Generation of the 42" IH Mower Deck.

mulching blades, mulching cover, and adapter to 6" round outlet for my track vac or a bagger.

IH/CC never made anything of this stuff. IF you can find any of this, it will be home made or third party aftermarket stuff.

[J-Mech]

IH did make a mulching cover. Part number 473422R1. But they are almost impossible to find. Easier to make one.

[darkminion_17]

We have a few mp's here, I also have the adapter for the ez rake for the 42" deck.