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    Larry L
    I own a Husqvarna YTH24V54XLS. I recently moved from a...
    General Product Question posted November 4, 2018 by Larry L 
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    I own a Husqvarna YTH24V54XLS. I recently moved from a 1+ acre lot to a smaller property and have found the 54 inch deck is too big for the layout of my new smaller yard. Is it possible to replace the deck with a smaller one? If so, what deck models (complete kits) fit my tractor? I'm thinking a deck somewhere in the 42-45 inch range would be ideal.

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    • Eugene Rounds

      Of all the mowers I work on decks are seldom interchangeable due hanger and other items like belts paths and engagement configurations. It probably best to consider selling the current unit and buying a new smaller mower. I know I hate to give a good mower too but sometimes it is necessary.

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    • GT48DXLS Purchaser

      If you stay within the model line you will be fine.

      example, the GT48XLS has a 48 inch deck and the GT54XLS has a 54 inch deck. They are interchangeable.

      Your YTH24V54XLS will work with the deck from a YTH22V46XLS.

      If you go to Husqvarna's web page and search these two models from two different windows, compare part numbers side by side (not the deck) and the connections are the same, except the one deck support rod that is different on the YTH22 can be used but you already have the upgrade. The frame is the same, but you will need a corresponding deck belt. There might be more models, but staying within the model range you own is safe.

      YTH22V42 (42" deck)

      YTH22V42LS (42" deck)

      YTH22V46 (46" deck)

      YTH22V46XLS (46" deck)

      YTH23V42 (42" deck)

      YTH23V42LS (42" deck)

      YTH23V48 (48" deck)

      YTH24V42LS (42" deck)

      YTH24V48LS (48" deck)

      Also if there are any Craftsman Yard Tractor models that were built by AYP (Husqvarna) that are the same in this category just with Craftsman branded on them (as an example, the Craftsman GT6000 is the same as a Husqvarna GT48, GT52, GT54 series, just with the corresponding deck size). This opens the field up to many options used and such with thousands of tractors out there to pull from. The deck isn't special to one particular model, (except for the rare fabricated decks).

      I hope this helps. If you have a good rider, it's hard to give up. You might find a buyer for your 54" deck wanting to upgradesmiley

       

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