LT Series Lawn Tractor
The LT Lawn Tractor introduced the manually-engaged deck to hold down costs and prices. It came in four varieties, 38", 42", 46" and 48". The 46" came on the earlier machines with the larger engines and the 48" came on the later machines.
LX 200 Series, Late Model GT 200 Series, 300 Series and GX Series Garden Tractor decks
The LX 42" and the two versions of the Freedom42 mulching deck.
The 48C and 54C looked the same.
Spin Steer (SST) Lawn Tractor decks
SST 42", 42" Freedom and 48" electric PTO clutch decks. Belt tension on the primary belt is accomplished by a spring-loaded tensioner that goes from the clutch to the double sheave on the 42" and 48" decks and to the idler pivot on the Freedom deck.
400 Series and X Series Garden Tractor decks
The four basic driveshaft decks ever made are 48, 54, 60, 62Edge. The 48 and 54 come in Edge versions and previous verisons. The weldments for deck mounting are what varies. The 48 is not popular at all on any recent or current models because its cut width is less than the machines tire width. It is popular still as the basic deck without the gearbox is the only replacement available for the old 100, 200 and 300 series of lawn & garden tractors. Mount kit for the particular model are required.
X300, X500 and X700 Series decks
The X300 Edge decks using a single belt to an electric PTO. Only the X300 itself offered the 38.
The X300 mulching deck
The two versions of the 48Edge deck. The left uses one belt and the right uses two and has swivelling height adjusters for easy removal and installation. The right deck also has a rod inboard of the left spindle to take tension off the primary belt.
The 54Edge is very similar to the 54C except for the location of the tensioner arm.
