20 Best Rebuild Mower Deck [2024]

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1 Mr mower parts deck rebuild kit for craftsman poulan Husqvarna included 2 heavy duty spindles... Mr mower parts deck rebuild kit for craftsman poulan Husqvarna included 2 heavy duty spindles...
2 proven part 42 Inch Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Spindle Pulleys Belt Blades Replaces 130794, 134149,... proven part 42 Inch Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Spindle Pulleys Belt Blades Replaces 130794, 134149,...
3 EPR Full Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42' LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 144959 95 1/2' Belt 3 Bolt... EPR Full Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42" LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 144959 95 1/2" Belt 3...
4 AYP LT1000 42' Deck Rebuild Kit Fits Sears Craftsman Mowers AYP LT1000 42" Deck Rebuild Kit Fits Sears Craftsman Mowers
5 EPR Distribution Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with John Deere 42' 102 105 115 125 135 D100 D105 D110... EPR Distribution Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with John Deere 42" 102 105 115 125 135 D100 D105...
6 8TEN Idler Rebuild Kit Set Combo for John Deere D140 D150 D155 D160 LA145 LA155 LA165 X140 X165 48... 8TEN Idler Rebuild Kit Set Combo for John Deere D140 D150 D155 D160 LA145 LA155 LA165 X140 X165...
7 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman Husqvarna 42 inch LT1000 LT2000 130794 144959 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman Husqvarna 42 inch LT1000 LT2000 130794 144959
8 John Deere 100 Series 42' Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit Spindles Assemblies Blades Idler Pulleys Belt John Deere 100 Series 42" Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit Spindles Assemblies Blades Idler Pulleys Belt
9 Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Sears/Craftsman 42' Model LT2000 (2010-2013) Compatible with (2)... Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Sears/Craftsman 42" Model LT2000 (2010-2013) Compatible with (2)...
10 54” Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Models 917.250240 917.250250 917.253260... 54” Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Models 917.250240 917.250250...
11 EPR Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42' LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 173436 144959 Belt 95 1/2' EPR Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42" LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 173436 144959 Belt 95 1/2"
12 EPR Rebuild Kit Compatible with Husqvarna 42' Deck 187292 129861 134149 95 1/2' Belt 4 Bolt Spindle EPR Rebuild Kit Compatible with Husqvarna 42" Deck 187292 129861 134149 95 1/2" Belt 4 Bolt Spindle
13 John Deere 42' Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit John Deere 42" Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit
14 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Cub Cadet Troy Bilt 42 inch T1200 LTX1042 LT1500 Bronco Pony Blade... 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Cub Cadet Troy Bilt 42 inch T1200 LTX1042 LT1500 Bronco Pony Blade...
15 46” Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Kits Including 3 Spindles 143651, 3 Deck Pulleys... 46” Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Kits Including 3 Spindles 143651, 3 Deck Pulleys...
16 Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Cub Cadet Models LTX1045 LTX1046 LTX1046VT Compatible... Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Cub Cadet Models LTX1045 LTX1046 LTX1046VT Compatible...
17 210-051 One (1) New Mower Deck Rebuild Kit w/Bolts Fits John Deere D140, D150, D160, LA145 210-051 One (1) New Mower Deck Rebuild Kit w/Bolts Fits John Deere D140, D150, D160, LA145
18 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Huskee Craftsman Troy Bilt 42 inch T1800 T1400 LT4200 Super Bronco... 8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Huskee Craftsman Troy Bilt 42 inch T1800 T1400 LT4200 Super Bronco...
19 8TEN Blade Spindle Belt Idler Deck Rebuild Kit for 50 inch Deck Cub Cadet RZT 50 942-04053C... 8TEN Blade Spindle Belt Idler Deck Rebuild Kit for 50 inch Deck Cub Cadet RZT 50 942-04053C...
20 Raptor 42' Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit for Sears Craftsman DYT4000 Raptor 42" Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit for Sears Craftsman DYT4000
Bestseller No. 1
Mr mower parts deck rebuild kit for craftsman poulan Husqvarna included 2 heavy duty spindles...
  • 42" Deck kit (decks with 144959 belt) for craftsman poulan Husqvarna with heavy duty spindles
  • 2 Heavy duty spindles (see photo's) for deck spindles part 130794 (128774 housing + 137646 shaft)
  • 2 Mulching blades (made in us) for blades part number 134149
  • 2 Spindle pulleys for part number 173436 (same a pulley 's 153535, 129861 and 177865)
  • See description below for more information about this deck kit
Bestseller No. 2
proven part 42 Inch Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Spindle Pulleys Belt Blades Replaces 130794, 134149,...
  • ( PLEASE CHECK YOUR MODEL NUMBER FIRST,) IF UNSURE EMAIL US YOUR NUMBER AND WE CAN CHECK THE SPECS
  • (2) COMPLETE SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES REPLACES SEARS 130794
  • (2) 21" BLADES REPLACES SEARS 134149
  • (1) 95-1/2" x 1/2" DECK BELT REPLACES SEARS 144959
  • (1) IDLER PULLEY REPLACES SEARS 134194 (1) IDLER PULLEY REPLACES SEARS 173437
SaleBestseller No. 3
EPR Full Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42" LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 144959 95 1/2" Belt 3 Bolt...
  • 3 Bolt Spindle*** Replaces OEM# 130794, 532130794
  • Spindle Pulleys Replaces OEM# 129861, 153535, 173436, 532173436
  • Idler Pulley Replaces OEM# 131494, 173438, 532131494 | Pulley Replaces OEM# 173437, 532173437 ***Pulleys May Vary In Color***
  • Belt Replaces OEM# 144959, 144959D, 532144959
  • Blade Replaces OEM# 134149, 24676, 422719, 424752, 531005085, 531307223, 532134149, 532422719, 532424752, 539110460, 594892701, 91724676,...
Bestseller No. 4
AYP LT1000 42" Deck Rebuild Kit Fits Sears Craftsman Mowers
  • (2) 130794 complete deck spindles
  • (2) 134149 Mulching blades,
  • 144959 Deck drive belt, 95.5" For 1995 and newer tractors
  • (6) Self tapping spindle mounting bolts
  • (2) 173436 Pulleys
SaleBestseller No. 5
EPR Distribution Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with John Deere 42" 102 105 115 125 135 D100 D105 D110...
  • Kit Compatible with Models: 42" Decks 102, 105, 115, 125, 135, D100, D105, D110, D120, D130, LA100, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA120, LA125, LA135
  • Spindle Replaces OEM Part Numbers: GX21694, GY20454, GY20867, GY20962, GY21098, M149625
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: AM137328, AM137333, AM141033, GM149625, GX21694, GX22151, GY20850
  • Belt Replaces OEM Part Numbers: GX20072, GY20570
  • Flat Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: GY20110, GY20629, GY22082 | Flat Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: GY20067, GY22172
Bestseller No. 6
8TEN Idler Rebuild Kit Set Combo for John Deere D140 D150 D155 D160 LA145 LA155 LA165 X140 X165 48...
  • (2) Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: John Deere GY20067, GY22172
  • Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: John Deere GY20110, GY20629, GY22082
  • Compatible with John Deere Scotts L2048 (PC9102), L2548 (PC9103) with 48-Inch Mower Decks
  • Compatible with John Deere D140 (PC10445), D150 (PC10446), D155 (PC10446), D160 (PC10447) with 48-Inch Mower Decks
  • Compatible with John Deere LA145 (PC9744), LA155 (PC9745), LA165 (PC9746), X140 (PC9638), X165 (PC10451) with 48-Inch Mower Decks
Bestseller No. 7
8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman Husqvarna 42 inch LT1000 LT2000 130794 144959
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Ariens 21546095; AYP 127843, 134149, 138498, 138971, 138971X431, 531307224, 532134149, 532138971, 917127843,...
  • Spindle Replaces OEM Part Numbers: AYP 130794, 532130794, Husqvarna 532130794
  • Belt Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Ariens 21547082, 21547188, AYP 144959, 532144959, Craftsman 24690, Husqvarna 531300766 532144959
  • Pulley Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Ariens 21546127, AYP 129861, 153535, 173436, 532173436, Dixon 532129861, 532173436, Husqvarna 532129861, 532173436,...
  • Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: AYP 104360X, 131494, 173438, 532173438, Husqvarna 532131494, 532173438, Compatible with John Deere AM103480, AM37321;...
Bestseller No. 9
Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Sears/Craftsman 42" Model LT2000 (2010-2013) Compatible with (2)...
  • (2) Spindle Assemblies Compatible with MTD/ Cub Cadet: 918-04822 / 61804822A / 618-04950 / 918-04822 / 918-04822A / 918-04889A
  • (2) Blades Compatible with Cub Cadet: 742-04308 / 742-0616 / 742-0656 / 942-04126 / 942-04308 / 942-04312 / 942-0616A / 942-0656 --- MTD: 742-04126 /...
  • (2) Flat Idler Pulleys Compatible with Cub Cadet: 756-04129B / 756-04129C / 956-04129 / 956-04129C --- MTD: 753-08171 / 756-04129B / 756-04129C /...
  • (1) Deck Belt (1/2" X 96"-1/2") Compatible with Cub Cadet / MTD: 754-04060 / 754-04060B / 754-04060C / 954-04060 / 954-04060B / 954-04060C
  • CHECK DESCRIPTION Below For More Information
Bestseller No. 10
54” Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Models 917.250240 917.250250 917.253260...
  • 3 Spindle Assemblies Compatible with 187292
  • 3 Spindle Pulleys (OD 5-1/8") Compatible with 129861 / 153535 / 173436
  • 3 Blades (18-1/2") Compatible with 187256 / 187254
  • 1 Deck Belt (148" x 5/8") Compatible with 196103
  • Fits many 54" Deck Craftsman Mowers (Check description for more information)
SaleBestseller No. 11
EPR Deck Rebuild Kit for Craftsman 42" LT1000 LT2000 130794 134149 173436 144959 Belt 95 1/2"
  • Spindle ***3 BOLT*** Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 130794, 532130794, 582922301, 532 13 07-94
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 134149, 5321341-49, 7771341-49, 532-134149
  • Belt Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 144959, 532144959
  • Pulley Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 21546127, 129861, 153535, 173436, 532173436, 532129861, 532173436 ***Pulley color may vary***
  • Kit Fits Models: LT1000 LT2000
Bestseller No. 12
EPR Rebuild Kit Compatible with Husqvarna 42" Deck 187292 129861 134149 95 1/2" Belt 4 Bolt Spindle
  • Spindle ***4 Bolt Pattern*** Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 187292, 192870, 532187290, 532187292, 532192870, 539-112057
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 134149, 532134149, 532 134 149
  • Belt Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 144959, 532144959, 532 144 959
  • (2) Spindle Pulley Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 129861, 153535, 173436, 177865, 532129861, 532153535, 532173436, 532177865, 7180 | (1) Idler Pully...
  • (1) Idler Pulley Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 173437, 532173437
Bestseller No. 13
John Deere 42" Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit
  • included the following oem replacement parts:
  • qty 2 replacement spindles gy20050
  • qty 2 replacement blades gx20249
  • qty 1 replacement pulley gy20110
  • qty 1 replacement pulley gy20067 & qty 1 replacement belt gx20072
Bestseller No. 14
8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Cub Cadet Troy Bilt 42 inch T1200 LTX1042 LT1500 Bronco Pony Blade...
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 490-110-M108, 742-04308, 742-04312, 742-0656, 942-04308, 942-04312, 942-0656, MTD 490-110-M108, 742-04308,...
  • Spindle Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 918-04822A, 918-04822B, 918-04889A MTD 918-04822A 918-04822B Troy Bilt 618-04822A, 918-04822A,...
  • Compatible with: Cub Cadet LTX1040 (13AX90AS010, 13RX90AS056, 13AX90AS009, 13WX90AS010, 13WX90AS009, 13WX90AS056, 13WX90AS256, 13AX90AS256,...
  • Compatible with: MTD Craftsman T1000 (13A277XS099 13A277XS29) 2014, T1200 (13A278XS299) 2014, T1400 (13AD78XS099) 2014, LT1500 (13A277SS299) 2013;...
  • Compatible with: MTD Gold: 13AJ795S004 13AX771S004 13AX795S004 (2010-2011); Troy Bilt Super Bronco (13A279KS066) 2013, Pony (13AN77KS011, 13AN77KS066,...
Bestseller No. 15
46” Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Craftsman Kits Including 3 Spindles 143651, 3 Deck Pulleys...
  • 3 Spindles Compatible with Parts: 143651 / 532143651 / 143651 / 532143651
  • 3 Spindle Pulleys (OD 5-1/8") Compatible with Parts: 129861 / 153535 / 173436 / 77865 / 532173436 / 532 12 98-61 / 532 17 34-36 / 532153535
  • 1 Idler Pulley (OD 3-7/8") Compatible with Parts 104360X / 131494 / 173438 / 532104360 / 532173438
  • 3 Blades (15-1/2"X 5 Point Star) Compatible with Parts 159705 / 170698 / 176084 / 532176084
  • 1 Belt Drive (1/2"X 95-1/2") Compatible with Parts 144959 / 532144959 / PP12012 / 531307218 / 138255 / 130801 / 531300766 / 21547082
Bestseller No. 16
Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Compatible with Cub Cadet Models LTX1045 LTX1046 LTX1046VT Compatible...
  • Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit (List of OEM's Under "Product Description")
  • (2) Spindle Assemblies Compatible with Cub Cadet / MTD: 618-04865 / 618-04636 / 618-04636A / 618-04865A / 918-04865A
  • (2) Flat Idler Pulleys Compatible with Cub Cadet / MTD: 753-08171 /756-04129B / 756-04129C / 956-04129 / 956-04129C
  • (2) Blades Compatible with Cub Cadet / MTD: 742-04290 / 942-04244 / 942-04244A / 942-04290
  • (1) Belt Compatible with Cub Cadet / MTD: 754-04219 / 954-04219 / OCC-754-04219
Bestseller No. 17
210-051 One (1) New Mower Deck Rebuild Kit w/Bolts Fits John Deere D140, D150, D160, LA145
  • One New Aftermarket Replacement Mower Deck Rebuild Kit
  • Fits John Deere 48" Cut Mower Models: D140, D150, D160, LA145
  • Replaces Part Numbers: 210-051, 265-238, 280-085, 280-242, 285-851, 330-445, AM137757, AM141035
  • We Provide OEM Numbers As Reference For Customers. Please Verify Fit By Cross-Reference
  • We Offer Free Shipping Store-Wide On Any Products Other Than Glass, Decals, Spray Paints, and Seats.
Bestseller No. 18
8TEN Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Huskee Craftsman Troy Bilt 42 inch T1800 T1400 LT4200 Super Bronco...
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 490-110-M108, 742-04308, 742-04312, 742-0656, 942-04308, 942-04312, 942-0656, MTD 490-110-M108, 742-04308,...
  • Spindle Replaces OEM Part Numbers: MTD 618-06991, 918-06991
  • Compatible with: MTD: Yard Machines 13A2775S000 (2014-2015), 13AM775S000 13AM775S200 (2015); Yard Man 13AN772S055 (2014); Huskee LT4200 13W2775S031...
  • Compatible with: Troy-Bilt Bronco 13A278KS066 (2014), Super Bronco 13A279KS066 (2013), Pony 13AM77KS011 13AM77KS066 13WM77KS011 13WM77KS211 (2014)
  • Spindle Specs: Height 6 8/9"; Blade Specs: Length 21 1/4", Width 2 1/2", 6-Point Star Center Hole, Thickness 0.1875"
Bestseller No. 19
8TEN Blade Spindle Belt Idler Deck Rebuild Kit for 50 inch Deck Cub Cadet RZT 50 942-04053C...
  • Spindle Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 618-04126, 618-04126A, 918-04125, 918-04125B, 918-04125C, 918-04126, 918-04126A, 918-04126B, Massey...
  • Blade Replaces OEM Part Numbers: MTD 742-04053, 742-04053A, 742-04053B, 942-04053, 942-04053A, 942-04053B, 942-04053C
  • Belt Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 754-04044, 754-04044A, 954-04044, 954-04044A Massey Ferguson 954-04044 MTD 754-04044, 954-04044, 954-04044A...
  • Idler Replaces OEM Part Numbers: Cub Cadet 753-08171, 756-04129B, 756-04129C, 956-04129, 956-04129C MTD 753-08171, 756-04129B, 756-04129C, 956-04129,...
  • Improve Cutting Capability & Consistency
Bestseller No. 20
Raptor 42" Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit for Sears Craftsman DYT4000
  • SPINDLE REPLACE OEM# - 130794, 532130794
  • BLADE REPLACES OEM# - 127843, 134149, 138498, 138791, 138971, 139775, 24676, 422719, 424752, 521981601, 531005085, 531307223, 531307224, 532131323,...
  • BELT REPLACES OEM# - 174883, 532174883, 531300767, 532 17 48-83
  • IDLER PULLEY REPLACES OEM# - 173437, 532173437, 532 17 34-37
  • IDLER PULLEY REPLACES OEM# - 104360X, 131494, 173438, 532131494, 532173438, AM103480, AM37321

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FAQ:

Q: What is the best rebuild deck kit for a lawn mower?

A: The Best Rebuild Deck kits for your Mower! Craftsman LT1000 42″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit 14 … Sears Craftsman LT2000 42″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild … Sears Craftsman GT5000 48″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild … CRAFTSMAN 42″ LAWN TRACTOR 130794 MANDREL 134149 BLADES 1 … CRAFTSMAN 42″ RIDING MOWER HI LIFT BLADES MANDRELS BELT 1 …

Q: What are the parts for a craftsman lawn mower deck?

A: Sears Craftsman GT5000 48″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild … CRAFTSMAN 42″ LAWN TRACTOR 130794 MANDREL 134149 BLADES 1 … CRAFTSMAN 42″ RIDING MOWER HI LIFT BLADES MANDRELS BELT 1 … Sears Craftsman LT1000 42″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Kit 1307 … DECK REBUILD KIT FOR 42″ CRAFTSMAN/HUSQVARNA LT1000 LT200 …

Q: What kind of deck rebuild Kit do you have for huskee?

A: hsk4600z deck rebuild kit for Huskee sold at tractor supp … Sears Craftsman LT3000 42″ Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Spindle … New 42″ Deck Rebuild Kit 100 Series Blades Spindles Idler …

Q: Should I repair or replace my rusted mower deck?

A: Safety note: If you are looking at repairing a mower deck and it doesn’t seem safe or is rusted in critical areas (close to the deck bearings or blades) you should probably consider replacing it instead. I decided that I was NOT going to bother with trimming the holes perfectly and inserting filler plates.