WildmanC120 613 #1 Posted August 2, 2018 Hello again. What are the best blades I can buy for the 36" rear discharge deck? The ones on there are pretty well whooped. I even sharpened them and it still cuts like crap. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,285 #2 Posted August 2, 2018 Which deck do you have? The blade center hole changed DNA 95-36MR00 replaces 1972 model 5-0620, 1973-74 model 5-0621, 1975 model 5-0622, 1976 model 65-36XR01, 1977 model 75-36XR01, 1977 model 75-36XR02, 1978 model 85-36MR01, 1979 model 95-36MR00 (Blades up to this point have the 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindle has been upgraded) 95-36MR00 replaced by 1979 model 95-36MR01, 1980-82 model 05-36MR01, 1983-84 model 05-36MR02, 1985 model 05-36MR03, 1986-90 model 05-36MR04, 1991-93 model 05-36MR05, 1993-2006 model 78305 (These decks used blades with a 3/4" center hole except 95-36MR00 unless the spindle has been upgraded) Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #3 Posted August 3, 2018 I have this deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,285 #4 Posted August 3, 2018 Your deck uses 2 different sizes of blades. Here are some original numbers if you want to find alternates from other suppliers. 107983 3-blade set replaces 107437 left and right blades (12-1/8") and 107438 center blade (14-1/8") (Hole 3/4" round) The number in the lower box is the Julian build date of your deck but unsure what it is. If it is 6053 that is the 53rd day of 1986 but it is not important. You have the model number and that is what counts. This link has everything on the deck. Click on the fuzzy picture Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #5 Posted August 3, 2018 If you can find them, OEM Blades were what I went for (not easy where I am). One thing to do before fitting, is to check the balance. Even my OEM Wheel Horse blades were out and needed fettling- before- After- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildmanC120 613 #6 Posted August 3, 2018 Is there anything better than the stock blades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes P 2 #7 Posted June 4, 2023 On 8/2/2018 at 6:13 PM, gwest_ca said: 05-36MR03 This Deck and Tractor was purchased new in 1982. How could it be a 1985 Model? Wes Prater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,285 #8 Posted June 6, 2023 What is the model number of the tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes P 2 #9 Posted June 6, 2023 The Model is a 310-8. I am a former District Sales Manager for Wheel Horse with responsibility for Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. This does not mean I am an expert on the products mechanically. In 1981 we had a special run of the 310-8 (steel rear fenders instead of the plastic fenders). I had my Dad buy this tractor at that time. I purchased the 3/4" spindle blades instead of the 5/8". I hope they work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,285 #10 Posted June 8, 2023 The information we have your 10hp tractor would be 1974-1977 C100-8speed with metal rear fender pan 1978-1979 C101-8speed with metal rear fender pan 1980-1984 C105-8speed with plastic rear fender pan 1985-1993 310-8speed with metal rear fender pan All the 36" rear discharge decks for the long frame tractors Mower DNA 1972 model 5-0620 replaced by 1973-1974 model 5-0621 1975 model 5-0622 1976 model 65-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR02 1978 model 85-36MR01 1979 model 95-36MR00 (Blades up to this point have the 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindle has been upgraded) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (These decks used blades with a 3/4" center hole) 1979 model 95-36MR01 replaced by 1980-1982 model 05-36MR01 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1983-84 model 05-36MR02 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1985 model 05-36MR03 1986-1990 model 05-36MR04 1991-1993 model 05-36MR05 1993-2006 model 78305 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes P 2 #11 Posted June 8, 2023 gwest_ca above. It appears your information is correct! It looks like I am in good shape on the deck blades. In 1981, we had a special run of the 310-8. It was the first time we called the C-105-8 a 310-8. The 310-8 was specially priced. I believe it was approximately $2,100.00. in 1981 (I believe the C-105-8 was over $3,000.00). We reverted on the 310-8 back to the metal rear fender pan. It was a premonition of what was to come.At that time, there were really mixed opinions about the plastic fender pans. I worked for Wheel Horse for six years. This was the most fun I ever had working! I left Wheel Horse in 1983 to start a State Farm Insurance Agency. I regretted leaving when I left! I absolutely loved the company and I think they loved me! At that time, Wheel Horse was just a big family! I lost track of what was happening after that time. Toro took over shortly after. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
