Mower decks that interchange with a John Deere F1145

[razor376]

I have 2 JD F1145's both have 72 inch decks one deck is still cuts ok the other one has had a bunch of repairs and has about done , my question is what other decks could I use to replace it with either 60 inch or 72 inch ? I just tried to use a 60 inch deck from a F911 but the gear boxes on them are offset and tried both lift arms (F911 and F1145) and even switching them left to right but could not get the deck to attach where the gear box is centered . Thanks for any input

 

[Mitxh916]

would this help?

 

[zzvyb6]

Gearbox does NOT need to be centered. Only requirement is that the gearbox input stub be parallel with the transmission stub. The double Cardan equipped shaft takes care of the preference for a constant velocity driveline. If it makes you sleep better, there are JD shafts with a 'double yoke', single joint that takes care of very large angle changes on brooms and snowblower attachments. It's very close to being a true CV joint. If you are handy, a TRUE CV (tripod) shaft can be made from the driveshaft of a small FWD car. I made on for my Kuhn tedder. No more vibration.

I actually prefer a very large offset on my 935 decks (same as 1145 architecture in @WD), keeps my hat from getting ripped of when cutting under my pine trees. My 76" rear discharge deck has a huge offset to the left. about 2' .