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Old 01-09-2019, 11:57 AM
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Default 44" deck on a 1650 needs reinforced

My son has a 1650 with a 44" deck and he has hit something and bent the front of the deck shell in several times, usually the right side only. Looking for ideas on reinforcing that front edge of the deck. Also I am wondering if his cam stop for deck height setting is slipping. Anyone have problems with their settings not holding?

Should have saved the post where I saw a fellow weld a piece of pipe across the bottom of the deck. I don't remember exactly how he did it, but I thought it was a good idea.
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Old 01-09-2019, 12:16 PM
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How about avoiding obstacles that solid to bend the deck shell???
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Old 01-09-2019, 12:47 PM
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That was IHinIN. I remember that deck he added front wheel brackets to it too. Send him a PM.
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Old 01-09-2019, 01:15 PM
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How about avoiding obstacles that solid to bend the deck shell???
Sad to say, my son is sometimes hard on equipment. I have been telling him the deck is not meant to ride on the rear wheels. He goes through a set a year. Kids! You are never rid of them, no matter what age they are.
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he has hit something and bent the front of the deck shell in several times
Avoid that something! If it's a stump or large rock, it will probably be there next time he cuts grass too.

Nonetheless, I do remember seeing a post (somewhere) where a piece of steel was welded for support. I'll see if I can dig it up.
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Old 01-09-2019, 02:18 PM
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Avoid that something! If it's a stump or large rock, it will probably be there next time he cuts grass too.

Nonetheless, I do remember seeing a post (somewhere) where a piece of steel was welded for support. I'll see if I can dig it up.
I think this is it: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ad.php?t=34335
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Old 01-09-2019, 02:19 PM
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That was IHinIN. I remember that deck he added front wheel brackets to it too. Send him a PM.
Thanks, I found his post and sent him a PM.
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Old 01-09-2019, 03:35 PM
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I have seen two modifications to the IH 44/50 series Mower Decks.

(A) I have seen one where someone welded 1/2" (or maybe 3/4") Black Pipe on the front edge of the deck to add rigidity and roll the grass under better.

(B) I have also seen where someone added some angle iron (3/4" x 3/4" or 1" x 1") on the front edge also. That also added rigidity to the front of the deck.

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I have been telling him the deck is not meant to ride on the rear wheels
BTW, I have been running my 50C mower down on all the wheels since 2002 and I have had NO problems. Yes I have clipped a few hidden things, but have never caved in the front of the deck. I have through maintenance, replaced the gauge wheels every 7 to 8+ years. No big deal.

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Old 01-09-2019, 04:01 PM
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I have seen two modifications to the IH 44/50 series Mower Decks.

(A) I have seen one where someone welded 1/2" (or maybe 3/4") Black Pipe on the front edge of the deck to add rigidity and roll the grass under better.

(B) I have also seen where someone added some angle iron (3/4" x 3/4" or 1" x 1") on the front edge also. That also added rigidity to the front of the deck.



BTW, I have been running my 50C mower down on all the wheels since 2002 and I have had NO problems. Yes I have clipped a few hidden things, but have never caved in the front of the deck. I have through maintenance, replaced the gauge wheels every 7 to 8+ years. No big deal.

Then I wonder why he is going through a set of wheels per season. Could you send me the numbers of the wheels you use.
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The wheels I use are "aftermarket" ones that one can buy at TSC. Haven't used Cub Cadets wheels in years.
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