Mule drive question

[rocker582special]

Just curious if the mule drive from an 82 series will fit on a Quiteline? Thanks for the help.

[twoton]

It will fit, but... the pulleys are different and the lift arms, you know the things that engage the deck? the're in different positions so you're gonna have to move the mower support links on the front of your deck (assuming you're using a deck from a Quietline).

[rocker582special]

I'll be putting a 44C under it. That deck will fit a QL correct?

[twoton]

QL uses a 1/2" belt on the PTO, 44c needs a 5/8" belt. Thats why the pulleys on the 82 series MD are different.

[J-Mech]

The 44C will go on a QL, you just have to change the pulley. The one that was offered for the 44A on a QL will fit. Look for a used, or they are still available new for about $45. The pulleys on the mule will likely be fine running a narrower belt. Probably won't have to change them. They are just "guides". As long as the belt goes down in them tight and doesn't try to roll over, they will be fine.

I don't know what you are talking about having to change the lift arms that engage the deck. Should be the same. Only time you have to change those if if your going from a SGT to a GT. Unless your talking about something else.... ???

[twoton]

Originally Posted by twoton

.... you're gonna have to move the mower support links on the front of your deck (assuming you're using a deck from a Quietline).

Pretty sure this is an undercarriage/mule drive from an 82 series. It is sitting on a 44a deck. Notice how the mower support link on the right does not line up with one of the lift arms? Won't be an issue as you are using a 44c deck.

Originally Posted by J-Mech

or they (44a center drive pulley) are still available new for about $45.

Any idea where?, I could use one...or two..

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by twoton

Pretty sure this is an undercarriage/mule drive from an 82 series. It is sitting on a 44a deck. Notice how the mower support link on the right does not line up with one of the lift arms? Won't be an issue as you are using a 44c deck.



Any idea where?, I could use one...or two..

Have to use 2 lifting points, or the deck will not hang level.
some decks have 3 holes and you just move the elongated eyebolt to the appropriate location
I have 2, 50" decks, an "A" and "C".
if mounted on a 782, it is an offset deck, and uses 1 different hole location.
from a centered deck on my 1650.
The one you pictured needs the 3rd hole.
I can post a pix if necessary.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by twoton

Any idea where?, I could use one...or two..

Yes, from CCC. I checked before I made the post. Part still shows available.

Originally Posted by ol'George

Have to use 2 lifting points, or the deck will not hang level.
some decks have 3 holes and you just move the elongated eyebolt to the appropriate location
I have 2, 50" decks, an "A" and "C".
if mounted on a 782, it is an offset deck, and uses 1 different hole location.
from a centered deck on my 1650.
The one you pictured needs the 3rd hole.
I can post a pix if necessary.

[ol'George]

Here is what your decks elongated eyebolts should look like installed:
this pix was taken from today's post by 13thstreetGTI
"casters to support smaller mower decks"

[dodge trucker]

Wow. Learn something new every day. I was thinking that the only difference between the a deck and c deck was the 2 extra gauge wheels.