Drive shaft for Ferguson TO-35 to John Deere 503 mower

[WilliamTO-35]

The drive shaft that fits my JD 503 5 foot mower no longer has a plastic weed guard , and it picks up weeds and throws them around very quickly. The PTO spline on my tractor is 1 3/8 inch diameter X 6 spline, and the input on the 503 mower is a smooth shaft ( size ?) with a shear bolt. I'm not sure of the length . I'm looking for an economical replacement for the shaft or just a weed guard . The prices online vary wildly . Any suggestions ? Thanks.

 

[big bubba]

have you explored just replacing the guard? must be aftermarket somewhere. btw had a TO 35 for 28 yrs, a warrior (once started ) other than that. TSC would be my 1st start locally, good luck

 

[TractorTech]

Your driveline, if original, is a Bondioli Pavesi series 100; triangle driveshaft.
You can buy the replacement guarding, complete. Search for A-SK1C

 

[Roadworthy]

They even sell the plastic guards on Amazon.