John Deere X700 Series Mower Deck Install (X730 / X734 / X738 / X739 / X750 / X754 / X758)

This will work for all current X7 series tractors, and will be similar for older X7 series (X72X / X74X).

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[toddshreve]

I appreciate my auto connect setup even more now. Great video!

[williamevans]

Hi Josh, good mounting demo. I've got a X739 with a 60 inch deck. I want to reiterate the importance of lifting the deck slightly to allow the blades to turn when removing and installing the drive shaft. If you don't you will fight to hang the shaft out of the way when removing the deck, as well as removing the shaft from it's hanger on install. Other than that trick, and lubing the shaft coupler (prevents the balls from seizing), the standard drive shaft is fairly easy to install. The only downside, compared to the quick connect, is you have to get down on the ground to reach up there and slide it on. On the plus side the standard shaft is simple and durable.

A few extra tidbits:

My model is all wheel drive so it climbs the deck well in both directions but I still find it's easier to mount in the grass to prevent deck sliding.

If you turn your wheels in either direction you can pull the brush guard pin out from the side too (remove only one clip).

The front deck wheels on the X700's decks are fixed skid type normally found on suspended decks. JD needs to replace them with a caster type as they will dig in a tight turn. If you cut around a crowned tree base, they we dig a circle in the ground. This is especially true with the X739 as it has a 6-8 inch turn radius (with the 60" deck).

If you can afford it, buy a second deck. I usually get at minimum 15 years on the body of a well made garden tractor. I still have a cub (nearly identical to the JD X730) that is still in service after nearly 30 years. But... the decks will not last that long and you will find it nearly impossible to get a new deck in the tractors later years.

The HC Decks come with the holes pre-bored for the hydraulic mulch kit. You may want to plug them so sand doesn't wear the holes larger over time.

Overall the decks preform very well. They are set flat to the sides so anything the deck frame touches is getting cut. Add to this there is a raised front lip, so you have to be a little extra careful not to shave a raised surface like a sidewalk. They lift the grass very well and run fairly clean. Good discharge flow even in tall grass.

[bobjohnson]

Great video explaining non "Auto Connect" deck install Josh.🙂
I too have a X758 and install the AC deck on a polished smooth shop floor.
I have to use a 4'X6' horse mat so the deck does not move when driving the tractor up and over.
You can get in trouble real fast if the deck twists side ways too much...been there once...never again!
Thanks for the vid...

[jamesmabry]

Hi josh……I also have X758 which I bought last summer and really like it. The only issue I have had is in leveling the deck and getting the rear draft arm latches to release when ready to disconnect and back off the deck. The latch is spring loaded to close but is suppose to open and “stay” open enough to drive backwards over the deck before it closes back. Mine is very is easy to unlock, but locks back as soon as I let go of it. I know the adjustment of the front draft arm is important in deck leveling but also I think in the relationship to the proper operation of the rear draft latches. I hope you will do a video covering all of the above.

[nodaklojack]

I really enjoy your x758 videos. Very to the point relevant and informative. I am looking for a part number for black plastic covers that go on the deck that the front wheels drive over, mine are missing

[Chris-yizr]

Hey Josh, I got the 758 in January just mowed with it a couple times I noticed you have the anti-scalp wheel on the front. Been thinking about getting one and also do you notice your deck being noisy from idler, pulley in spring

[ILIKHATERZ]

pull back an it snaps back on, how difficult is it to snap that off ? I'm on 20 acres it snapped off when I took a right turn! take to dealer ? X730

[jschwei]

John, I just bought a used X758 and trying to convert from the plow to the mower. I disconnected the plow, but my mid PTO isn't lowering with the hydraulic lever. What am I missing?

[franciosuys]

How do I lower the arm where it hooks into the back of mower deck before connecting drive shaft. I can not get it to go down

[DH-mflv]

What does the 54 inch mower deck weight for a x700 series John Deere?

[Big-Rouge]

Hey Josh, is the part number for the x700 series 54” HC front deck roller you installed BUC 10313? Thanks

[rogerthomas]

A few hundred more? Try several thousand more