How-To: Install and Remove a John Deere 72D Drive Over Mower Deck

How-To Install and Remove a John Deere 72D Drive Over Mower Deck on your John Deere Tractor. Follow this easy-to-use video to learn how to attach and detach your 72D Drive Over Mower Deck.

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[apuglisiful]

Thanks for the video. For some reason my deck tilts forward a lot (about 1 1/2"), do you think it's the front racket I need to adjust? I've never had to adjust it, and I don't think it was that bad when I first got it, so I'm not sure where to start. (I haven't used it for a few years)

[semco]

That is a nice way to remove or install the mower deck on that tractor, and I wish my tractor could use one of those. Unfortunately it is not designed for the mowers, but it does have a front loader for lifting the dirt, and other things I use, and can operate the implements I use with my older tractor (John Deere 790).

[SparkysGarage]

Anyone have any issues with mowing with industrial tires on the tractor? Tear up the grass at all?

[mattclark]

this same way to hook up deck for 3000cx...i have 3320

[DavidSmith-jjpr]

steps 7 through 29: reverse and forward until the PTO mates.

For the life of me I don't understand why deere doesn't use a beveled flange. it can't be more than pennies per unit to add that bit of metal, or even plastic

[pablosanchez]

This concept is great, but not so great in person. Be prepared with a hammer, earplugs for all the kiddos because you will be swearing like a sailor

[davidgriffin]

This does not show how to disconnect the drive shaft, one needs a spanner, an allen key and to work out how to release the rear universal all of which takes longer than what was shown

[MRIDNETGUY]

Who would have a mower deck on cab tractor I wouldn't