Using double style guards on a number 5 JD mower?

[Alan K]

I had heard of people replacing the guards that have the ledger plate in them with a double style guard, similar to what is used on a swather. Which ones would work on a number 5 John Deere mower? I have heard the mower will cut much better. That is the reason I was considering changing them.

 

[wore out]

I had heard of people replacing the guards that have the ledger plate in them with a double style guard, similar to what is used on a swather. Which ones would work on a number 5 John Deere mower? I have heard the mower will cut much better. That is the reason I was considering changing them.

That works quite swell.

You need a certain part number that is the correct offset and angle, I don't have that at hand, but I'm sure someone will come along with it.

You will possibly need different hold down clips and a wear bars that go beneath them.

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

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