[mike_baker]

Hi guys, new here was lucky enough to be given a 316 with a hydraulic tiller. It did not come with a deck however a family member had a deck from a 212 it is a model 47 I believe I am wondering if I can use it on my 316? Is it just a matter of different brackets? How about the belt size? Has anyone done this? Thanks, Mike Baker

 

[tommyhawk]

Welcome Michael! The short answer is no. Not to say it can't be done, just not practical to do the modifications necessary to make it work. The #46 drives from a pulley in the rear, the #48 drives from the center (front) spindle pulley.

Look for a model 48 deck for 300 series tractors. You will need a mule drive to fit your 316, also. Is your 316 a single cylinder Kohler or a twin cylinder Onan model? You will need to do some research first to get a deck with the correct attachment features for your tractor model.

tommyhawk

 

[tommyhawk]

What I referred to as the "mule drive" is called "front draft arm & mounting bracket" in JD parts. Made somewhat differently for different model years and tractor models. There is also a model 41 deck for most 300 series tractors that need different draft arms than the model 48.
Thought I should just add this for your research.

tommyhawk

 

[ed_lincoln]

I am going to use a 47 3 blade deck on my 140 buy changing the center pulley to the double center pulley from a rusted out model 41.

 

[tommyhawk]

Ed, you're just the guy that will be able to help Michael do the conversion if he decides to do it. I hope you do your usual documentation for WFM.
In the area where I live, there are very few good deck shells left of either kind for the old models. I have been patching them for a long time. Not my favorite thing to do!

tommyhawk

 

[mike_baker]

Tom, thanks for the reply. It is a two cylinder Onan. I do have the mule drive, it powered the hydraulic tiller. I have been trying to find the correct deck, I think it's the wrong time of year.

 

[KB]

Michael,

They are rare in our neck of the woods. there is a guy on Maine craigslist in the Augusta area that might have one or 5 for sale. if you don't find his add, send me an email.

KB

 

[captaindan]

Michael, I have a few older deck shells that are usable and a couple complete. We are just north of Burlington VT. It makes a good winter project!
Dan

 

[woodpecker41]

Edward how do you solve the problem that the drive pulleys are in a different location on the deck front to rear and right to left? Roger

 

[ed_lincoln]

The 140 had a rusty 41 deck, it was actually a 39 deck that still has the hole were the double stack pulley was located. The 39 and 41 are the same housing. So all I need to do is pull the double stack pulley off the front of the 41 and place it in the center spindle hole on the 47. There could be a problem with the blade tip speed.

 

[woodpecker41]

I would also think belt sizes might be a problem. I hope it work for you. Roger

 

[david_a_calkins]

Roger i sent you some info on this ,David