fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted March 13, 2013 does anybody have any idea what year this deck might be. i can't find a serial number on it. it a 48 inch side discharge. i know it's a pre attach a matic so that would be before 1973 correct?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,228 #2 Posted March 13, 2013 I think that style was used for the Charger/Raider era machines so maybe a 1968-1972 ? Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock farmer 41 #3 Posted March 13, 2013 That is a "tach-a-matic" just the earlier version (1966 - 1973?). 48" may mean its towards the later part of the early era. Or, perhaps for a GT model. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #4 Posted March 13, 2013 hhmm ok thanks. it came with a 1971 raider 12 i had and may have been original to that but wasn't sure. at least i have a better idea now. i do have all the frame mounting brackets for it also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whmaverick 54 #5 Posted March 13, 2013 sounds right, I would put it as being with the larger engine tractors of that generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fisherman 39 #6 Posted March 13, 2013 same style on my 1972 charger 10 36" rd i believe tach a matic was an option that year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilstr 16 #7 Posted November 13, 2014 I have a 71 Raider 10 and the same deck. Doesn't go up all the way and lock. It hits the rear tires. I think something is missing but not sure.Any one have good pictures of one on the tractor and how it attaches? I have noticed there are a lot of decks for these and I would like to use it. Also have a rear discharge for it and it does the same thing.I think i have figured out what I need for that one though. Any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,974 #8 Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) That style of deck did tend to ride back more than the newer style when they are lifted up. When I adapted one to work with the front mule drive pto/belt setup I noticed that that the belt could be adjusted properly with the deck dropped to mowing height but it got guitar string tight when I raised it. The original side belt setup wasn't affected by it. When I was done mowing I would loosen the belt to relieve it. It shouldn't hit the rear tires though. Oversize tires? Edited November 14, 2014 by Racinbob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #9 Posted November 14, 2014 This is a 48" SD from a 1965 1054A that was from original owner stating the tractor was original. So yours is definitely later than 1965. But can easily see the heritage of the later models like you have, with WH adding improvements as time went along. One thing on this deck that was NOT good was the anti scalp "sliders?" - a piece of 1/2" round stock - on a turn they would plow up some dirt, so I added casters. This deck would also 'kick' to the back a little bit in lift mode and tighten the belt more, but had no problem with tire clearance (and those are some large tires!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilstr 16 #10 Posted March 27, 2015 I have a 71 Raider 10 that came with that same deck. I can't figure out why it does not lift the back up when you lift the deck up. Is missing something off the back but I don't know what. Does any one have a good picture of the rear of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
