MOWER DECK CHOICES FOR A 857?

[ronhatch 406]

When I bought my 857 back in 1996, it came with a 36" rear discharge 2 bladed deck. I never restored it and eventually got rid of it because the idea of a rear discharge didn't sound like a great idea. Maybe I was wrong. ??

My question is; did the 857 come with a 36 or 38" side discharge deck? If so, I would like to locate one.

If not, has anyone installed a different brand side discharge deck on their WH?

Thanks for your help and answers,

Ron

[855ownerJoel 32]

There is a post in manuals that show options for impliments for all tractors, I have mine saved on a thumb drive that I forgot at work otherwise I would look it up for you.

[toolmaker40 6]

if you type your model number and put attachments beside it example = { 31-16K803 attachments } i did this on google and there was a pdf shows everything by

by year and everything that fit it . you might try it ??? again this was on google

[toolmaker40 6]

as i said above its a pdf file and its titled atachment and interchangeability list by model year

sorry to post twice on this but i went to the site to make sure i was telling you right

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

The 36" two-blade deck is the best choice for the 857. (RM-367)

The 32" two-blade deck was also available, but there was interference issues at the gauge wheels when used on the tractors with 8.50" wide rear tires.

You could also install a 42" three-blade RM-425 deck, but the belt system on that deck is a nightmare.

The two-blade decks do a really nice job mowing if they are in good condition and set up correctly.

[stevasaurus 23,292]

I agree with TT. I have an 857 with the 36 rear discharge deck. I also have a Raider 10 with a 48" side discharge deck. If I get my butt out there and mow when the grass needs it, the rear discharge is the way to go. With the side discharge, it will cut the higher grass, but I have to run over it a few times to mulch it down. Timing is the key here. I like the cut of the rear discharge better.