QA42 question

[Nitro]

I recently acquired a Q42 for a narrow frame, but I have a wide frame. It doesn't look to be adjustable, can I find a WF mount for it, or do I have to choose between flipping it for another and modifying it? Pics:

[jimbob200521]

What wide frame do you plan on putting it on?

Either way, all you should need to do is swap out the lift arms for ones with bends in there. You could post in the wanted section here for them or offer yours for trade with someone who needs the arms you have. Just FYI, the only reason you need to swap arms is so they don't bump into your grill when you raise it up.

And depending on what wide frame you want to put it on, you may need to swap the pulley. If it's an 82 series or above, you'll need a 5/8 pulley. If it's a Quietline or earlier, you'll be good to go.

Edit: Nice find, btw. Looks like it's in good shape, and even has the fingers with it!

[Nitro]

Thanks for the info, It's a QL. Blower came off a 147, or is it a thrower, I can't remember. I'll post in the wanted section in a bit. The arms are physically too narrow to fit on the tractor.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Nitro

Thanks for the info, It's a QL. Blower came off a 147, or is it a thrower, I can't remember. I'll post in the wanted section in a bit. The arms are physically too narrow to fit on the tractor.

It's a thrower, blowers are 2 stage. And what do you mean, arms are physically too narrow to fit on the tractor? It SHOULD hook up to the QL you have now, just not be able to lift very high without hitting into your grill

[Nitro]

It's off a narrow frame, I can't remember the numbers but I measured the mounts and the frame of my tractor and it was significantly different.

[darkminion_17]

A qa 42 will only fit a narrow frame.Flip it and find the correct one for the wf.a qa42a.or 36a

[R Bedell]

The thrower it self are the same between QA42 & QA42A. The difference is in the mount. QA42 is strictly a NF application while the QA42A will work on both NF & WF tractors.

[Nitro]

Thanks guys. If no one has an adaptable mount I'll sell it off and find another alternative.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

The thrower it self are the same between QA42 & QA42A. The difference is in the mount. QA42 is strictly a NF application while the QA42A will work on both NF & WF tractors.

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

A qa 42 will only fit a narrow frame.Flip it and find the correct one for the wf.a qa42a.or 36a

I suppose I stand corrected. For some reason, I thought the only real difference was the lift arms in the QAxx vs QAxxA. Thanks guys

[R Bedell]

The "A" in QA42A stands for "adjustable" or "adaptable".