On Monday, October 20, 2014 8:47:13 PM UTC-4, Terry Coombs wrote:
I just scored an older JD model 317 tractor with a mower deck and front

blade with hydraulic raise/lower , and it needs some TLC .

Snag

You might try to find a good mower deck from a mover with a blown engine. I have a Ariens mower deck that is in good condition that you could have. I think you could adapt it easily.

The shipping is a killer. But you might find something close to you.

Dan