old JD rotor cutter(bush hog)

fishfighter · Apr 6, 2009

I had a old JD rotor cutter and I don't know the make number/model and I need some new bolts for the blades.It is 5' and the blades are about 12" long on the ends.Its not a 127 and someone told me that it might be 107?I did try to find a picture of it on the net,but couldn't.The local JD dealer didn't know what model it was.A local welding shop carrys all kinds of parts for cutters and was able to match the blades,but not the nuts and bolts.That is the problem I am running into.

Anybody know of the older rotor cutter model numbers( a list of model numbers) and if there are aftermarket part web sites that I could look up and see pictures of parts of old JD rotor cutters?

Thanks!

KML · Apr 8, 2009

Don't know any good aftermarket sites but

jdparts.com

has parts breakdowns and drawings of most JD products from the mid 60's on. If you can find a part number on one of the parts you can search for it and then use the "where used" feature to maybe find the model number of your cutter.

You have to register to use it but the process is quick and easy.

Hope this helps.

fishfighter · Apr 8, 2009

Thanks,that did the trick.Why in the world the local JD dealer couldn't point me in this direction?

Anyway,its a 127 rear mount tire type rotor cutter.The replacement blades I have are 1/2" thick and the parts do show different bolts and now I have the part numbers.

Thanks again!

fishfighter · Apr 8, 2009

Now I know why the local JD dealer couldn't help me.Even with the right part numbers,JD on line didn't know of them.

So,anybody know were I can find replacement bolts and luck nuts for a 127 rotor cutter blades.

Part number for a set of 2 is:AGY 82 W

KML · Apr 9, 2009

Did some looking and this is what I found:

The 127 with the 1/2" blade uses AW 10950 but says to sub with two W12064 bolts. The AGY 82W is for the 3/8" blade. I entered W12064 into the "where used" search and it shows that it is also on the 307, 407, and 205 Gyramor rotory cutters. These are newer and show the full parts break down instead of the PDF of the old parts catalog like your 127. I selected the 205, then "sectional index", then "12-blade holder and blades". 1B is part number W12064. Click the "cart" check box on the far left, then click "add parts to cart", then "back to parts shopping cart". My dealer has 2 in stock and they are $37.50 each.

Hope this helps....

fishfighter · Apr 10, 2009

Thanks KML.I will try again myself with that info.For a old man,I'm still learning on how to get around the internet.LOL

Heavyduty · Apr 12, 2009

Do you have a tractor supply, agri-supply type store? They (agri-supply) have a good selection of blades to choose from, just take the old one with ya.

fishfighter · Apr 16, 2009

Well,I order the bolts/nuts from the local JD STEALLER at a cost of $109 and change. Unreal for 2 bolts and nuts! I will never buy/own another JD product again! There is no reason why the cost should be that high! This just boils my blood! SCREW JD!

I want to thanks ya'll guys for the help again.

Paul

kennyd · Apr 16, 2009

fishfighter said:
Well,I order the bolts/nuts from the local JD STEALLER at a cost of $109 and change. Unreal for 2 bolts and nuts! I will never buy/own another JD product again! There is no reason why the cost should be that high! This just boils my blood! SCREW JD!

I want to thanks ya'll guys for the help again.

Paul

Wrong attitude IMHO. Try to find a part through another OEM for a very old piece of equipment that hasn't been made in who knows how many years...and be able to research it online through the same parts system the dealer uses. Those two bolts and nuts where far cheaper than a new rotary mower.

gunmaker · Apr 16, 2009

You're right Kenny...many times I've been tickled pink to get the exact, but no longer made, part from some dealer. Just recently I picked up two parts that hadn't been made in about 10 years, both brand new in the package. Originally $5, but cost me $50. They do exactly what they're supposed too, no mods, no concerns.