The center cutter assembly is no different than the outer two.? It’s only the pulley that’s different.? Unless the housing or the shaft are damaged, the bearings are easily available to refurbish the cutter.? I could probably find a center double pulley for the 42” in my stash if that’s all you need.? The earlier 42” decks used the same shafts (1”) as the 50” decks with grease zerks, however the later 42” decks used a smaller (3/4”) shaft with sealed bearings, probably to reduce costs and noise.? The complete cutter assemblies are interchangeable as the shell mount is the same.

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Never had the need to consider other cutter assemblies.? These, particularly the 1” ones are quite good.? A quick check of bearing condition when removing the blades for sharpening is all I’ve ever needed; I replace the bearings when I detect some wear, but they typically have lasted years, mowing 2 acres.

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kemajic in MT

1983 GT16H

1982 GT12H (Upgraded with K341)

1980 GT14H (Hibernating)

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