72" MMM Collection System Boot

[HarleyEnough]

I'm looking for a boot for my 72" 7-Iron MMM on my JD 3320. It's for the Hydraulic Dumping Material Collection System and JD only lists a boot for the 60" deck (dealer didn't know the answer):

Mower Boot With Baffle for 60 In. Mower Deck
on 4200-4400, 4210-4410 and 3120-3720 Tractors $117.00

Will that boot also fit my 72" deck? I found a model 598 Vac Trac boot that says it will fit both the 72" and 60" decks. Maybe someone can post a picture of the 60" with a few photos and I can compare it to my deck. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[zzvyb6]

I have the 72" JD mmm deck and have used the metal Track Vac boot. Its kind of flimsy, though, If you hit a curb or a tree stump/ fence post or a stone it will matchbox/fold up. I went with a Agri-Fab vinyl/plastic boot which works better with another conventional mower to my Woods vacuum system. The 72" mower needs a big throated collector to deal with the high mass transfer rate that such amower can deliver at walking ground speed. I upsized the hose to 12" to keep it satisfied. I also put a 5hp motor on the impeller to replace the 3.5 job it came with.
The original Woods boot was for a left side discharge mower. It was made from 1/4" steel and indestructable. All my mowers are now RH discharge so I can't use it. I had to rework the whole thing for RH operation but its worth it.

Don't forget to wear ear muffs. The sucker systems are VERY loud.