[picatractor]

Hello,

The sticker under the hood of my 2004 Craftsman LT1000 tractor says it will take a 3 bin 9 bushel hard bagger model 24989. Does anyone know the corresponding 917.xxxxxx part number(s) for this setup, or the 917.xxxxxx part number of a 3 bin hard bagger (with 2 supporting posts) that will fit?

I'm not looking for the 24898 replacement w the 1 piece mount, I'm looking for
The 2 rail (post support and bagger support tube model(s) that will fit this tractor.
Reason I ask is I was given a 3 bin bagger off an EZ3, model 917.249670, that
Does not fit... the bagger support tube hits the fender. I want to identify what
The bagger support tube, mounting bracket or any other pertenant part numbers
Are required to make this fit.

Thanks in advance,

picatractor

[ballengerb1]

What is the 917.xxxxx of the tractor itself?

[picatractor]

Hello,

It's a LT1000 917.273372. The 3 bin hard bagger I was given is a 917.249670 and is from a 917.256561 EZ3. I would like to identify the 917.xxxxxx 3 bin bagger with 2 mounting tubes) that will fit my tractor so I can compare them and identify the part numbers of the brackets/tubes I need to replace to make this fit.

Thanks

picatractor

[crigby]

Hi,
Going to Sears yields that as being a substitute. Try:
Bagger.3-bin, Part #24898 | Lawn & Garden/Yard/Farm | SearsPartsDirect.com
and click the link to talk to a parts specialist. That may or may not yield some satisfaction. My experience with most has been variable. I think it is "luck of the draw" in some cases, and worse in others. (I will not name favorites, or opposite except in response to a question that involves that manufacturer; Sears has a mixed record with me!)
Peace,
Clarke

[picatractor]

Yes, I am aware the 24898 will fit, but that model also changed the mounts from the 2 posts to a single, which is why I am looking for the original 24989 numbers. I can't find anything on the Sears page that equates the 5 digit model number 24989to the 9 digit repair numbers.

I did find 917.249650 that has different rails... does anyone know if that bagger will fit my 917.273372 tractor?

Regards

picatractor

[crigby]

Hi,
Okay, that makes things a bit clearer. AYP (Husqvarna) says that the 24989 replaces the 24965 and the 24988 is a substitute. Had no way of knowing what you found objectionable until you stated it.
Peace,
Clarke

[picatractor]

Ok Clarke, same question then... does anyone know what the 917.xxxxxx number is that equates to a 24989 or a 917.xxxxxx model that using a bagger support tube and post support, will fit my 917.273372 tractor which BTW, is green with yellow side CRAFTSMAN decals?

Also, I did speak to a Sears parts specialist and had loads of luck, all bad... Sears wants to sell me the 24898... not doing it... not when I can use this one for $50 worth of parts, I just didn't want it to be moused.

Appreciate your help.

picatractor

[crigby]

Hi,
As I said, my experience is variable. The best are generally specialized. As it turns out, you should seem to add 917 at the beginning and a 0 at the end. Try:
http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_...M/L0109078.pdf
Peace,
Clarke

[picatractor]

Arrhhhh... couldn't see the forest through the trees... thanks for the wake up call on part identification...

So, the 24989 (single mount) replaces the 24965 (double mount), then the 917. 24965 0 double mount is the one I'm looking for... thank you thank you thank you.

[crigby]

Hi,
That would [ut your bagger here:
http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_...M/L0070083.pdf
Looked to see what you were talking about as well.
Peace,
Clarke

[picatractor]

That's the puppy, and in comparing part for part, the support tube, bracket and 4 shoulder bolts are the difference.

Thanks to all