Will this deck fit?
 

Hey all!

Ok, will my IH 38" mower deck off my model 86 Wide frame fit on to my 1450 with out any problems? Both mule drives for both models are in good working order.

Thanks

John

It should go wright on

Depending on what mule drive and lift are on the QL, you may want to use the mule and lift from the 86.

But yes, Jason is exactly right.

You may have a tire rub issue depending on where the tires mount on the mower deck and how wide of a tire you have on your 1450

All of my 38 have the deck wheel in side for back tires of the tractor

My deck wheels are on the outside.

I don't think any of my 38" triangle shaped, cast nose decks have wheels at all.

The 38" cast end decks do though (outside the rear tires).

Wow! Thank you all, for the great replies! I believe I'm going to use the 1450's mule drive, if I have the correct length belt needed. I do have the drive belts from both the 50" deck of the 1450, and the 38" deck of the model 86.

My 1450 is now going to be equipped with this mower deck. I'm going to equip my model 72 with my nicest IH 42" snow blade, and make this my full time snow tractor! I'm looking forward to having the deck on my 1450 now!

My 86 is going to get painted later on down the road, and up grading to a k301 engine.

Thanks again! I'll get back with an update,.......

you'll have to use the mule drive for the 38" deck ..it's different for the 50"

dale c, Went with your advice. The two mule drives have many differences, but whether or not those differences matter, I don't know. Seems to have turned a light on, in my mind, anyway.

So, the Wide Frame IH 38" deck is now correctly installed on my 1450!!!! For 1971(?) mowing deck, it's condition really is in better than tonight's pictures accredit it. Finishing up with supper, going back out to the cubby garage to finish up with my 1450!

Sure does look good under the heavily powered Kohler K321QAs! :biggrin2: