[darter177]

Hello all
i have a 2006 yard machine automatic w cruise control model 13an601h729
was having problems with the mower deck took it in to be fixed they said the metal in the deck was weak so was wondering what makes and models might have a combatable deck that i could replace it with any help would be great
thanks

 

[Mark / Ohio]

Welcome darter! :howdy:

I would guess anything MTD, Cub Cadet, White, etc. from that time period would probably fit it. I looked up the part number for the steel shell of the deck as shown below. You could then lookup any prospective models and see if they used that same deck shell. That likely would tell you if it would fit.

Parts and Diagrams for MTD 13AN601H729 (2006)

MTD 983-04254 (replaces 683-04254)
Deck WeldmentNot available

Cub Cadet 983-04254-0637
Alternative for 983-04254: DECK ASSEMBLY 46" W/NOZZLEYour price: $376.66
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Cub Cadet 983-04254-0650
Alternative for 983-04254: DECK ASSY SD 46" W/NOZZLEYour price: $376.66
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Cub Cadet 983-04254-0691
Alternative for 983-04254: DECK ASSY SD 46" W/NOZZLEYour price: $376.66
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Cub Cadet 983-04254-4008
Alternative for 983-04254: DECK ASSY SD 46" W/NOZZLE

 

[Cannon51]

It's hard for me to believe the deck on a 2006 would have "weakened" metal. The 42 inch deck on my 1999 yardman (MTD) had to have a bracket welded back on a few years ago and even though I have a welder I took it to a local muffler shop. He has a wire feed welder setup to weld the thin material in mufflers and tailpipes and had no trouble with the deck bracket.
What repairs does it need?
Cannon