Have 2009 JD X300, 42", need info on mower deck and bagger

[dustman777]

Hello,

I have a 2009 John Deere X300, and I bought it with the mulching deck. I now find what I really need is the regular deck that accepts the bagger. I have called and actually gone to the dealer to get the part numbers for these two parts. They refuse to give me the part numbers and just say they will order the parts for me when I am ready to pay. The mower is like brand new, I paid over $3200 for it from a JD dealer, and even my manual does not show part numbers. I know parts can be different for different years, and JD wants over $1,100 for those two parts. I really can't afford that much right now, and would like to buy used. I see lots of used decks on ebay, and they give the part numbers, but I can't find the part number for those 2 parts for my model year. The dealer did bend a little and said the same mower deck fits the 2009 thru 2013, but again, without the part number I am dead in the water. I don't know which bagger kit fits either. I have seen various descriptions that go by gallons (6, 7, etc) but don't know which one I need. Also, other than obvious damage, what do I need to watch out for on a used deck? Bagger? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

dustman777

 

[Yellowfever440]

You can look at jdparts.com I would find a better dealer all the dealers in my area have no problem giving part numbers out.

 

[Dutch445]

dustman777 (really?)
just a quick hing at how to search craigslist for items, there is a website called "searchtempest"
it allows you to search for an item across the whole gammit of craigslist. i put in a search
for 42" mower decks for X300 and found some near me for a reasonable price. here is the ad:
John Deere X300 mower decks
using SearchTempest Online Classifieds Search - All of craigslist, eBay & more in one search.

that tractor with 42" deck only takes 1 rear bagger, a 7 bushell hopper with a chute ,
here are the current part numbers for those 2 items:
BM21679 hopper, BM22594 chute, needed to complete a 2 Bag Bagger 42" Mower 7 Bushel