Unusual old mower deck

cornus

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B1750, 1600A,B1600
Aug 25, 2015
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ireland
Can anyone identify this mower deck. It has two toothed drive belts which are tensioned by moving gearbox on mounting plate. No ID marks anywhere!





 

Ramos

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1870-1, LA203A, RCK54
Feb 25, 2016
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Sherman County, Oregon
Looks to be a dedicated mulching deck. No cut-out for discharge that I can see. Cogged belts are common on decks with over lapping blades. The cogs are to keep it in time.
 

cornus

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B1750, 1600A,B1600
Aug 25, 2015
22
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ireland
Discharge is across the back. There is a worn rubber deflector there. I don't think the blade actually overlap in their travel. I will check tomorrow. (the pulleys are not toothed)
 

thebicman

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B2601 + BX2755HD + 50" box blade
Feb 2, 2017
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Ottawa, ontario
When you say toothed do you mean like a timing belt or just a cogged belt. If the pulleys are small they most likely used a cogged belt as it will last longer.
 

cornus

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B1750, 1600A,B1600
Aug 25, 2015
22
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ireland
All replies appreciated. This one is a puzzle. Gearbox looks like a John Deer f725 but no other similarities. Heavy machine at 100kg plus. Looks like a substantial maker but nothing online at all like it
 

cornus

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B1750, 1600A,B1600
Aug 25, 2015
22
1
3
ireland
Yes, the belt cogs are probably for improved lifetime. The blades definitely do not overlap.