When it comes to maintaining a pristine lawn, the John Deere X350 lawn tractor stands out as a reliable and versatile machine. A key component of its exceptional performance is the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck. This innovative deck is engineered to deliver superior cut quality, enhanced productivity, and long-lasting durability, making your lawn care tasks more efficient and enjoyable.
The 42-inch (107-cm) Accel Deep Mower Deck is a stamped-steel marvel, designed with a deep, flat-top construction. This design is not just about aesthetics; it’s about performance. The deck excels in cut quality, ensuring a clean and even finish across your lawn. It boosts productivity, allowing you to cover more ground in less time. Furthermore, it’s designed for cleanliness, reducing material buildup and keeping both the deck and the operator cleaner. Durability is built into its DNA, promising years of reliable service. And finally, its versatility allows for easy transitions between different mowing modes. Optimal clipping dispersion is achieved even when mowing at higher speeds or tackling tall grass, thanks to its thoughtful engineering.
X350 with Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck
The deep shell of the deck, measuring 4.97 inches (12.6 cm) throughout, is crucial for optimizing mowing, mulching, and bagging performance. For those seeking superior mulching capabilities, the optional lever-action or electric one-touch MulchControl™ system is available, adding to the deck’s versatility. The stamped-steel design is meticulously crafted to eliminate sharp edges and corners, preventing material buildup that can hinder mowing efficiency. The mower deck’s suspension from the vehicle ensures a consistently smooth and level cut, while adjustable mower wheels, positioned just above ground level, minimize scalping, protecting your lawn’s surface. Precise cut-height adjustments are possible with 0.25-inch (6.4-mm) increments, allowing you to tailor the mowing height to your lawn’s specific needs. The deck is also compatible with an efficient 7-bu (247-L) two-bag cut-and-throw material collection system for those who prefer bagging. This mower deck is designed for use on John Deere X330, X350, X354, and X370 Tractors, showcasing its broad compatibility within the John Deere lineup.
Unmatched Cut Quality for a Pristine Lawn
42A Mower Deck underside with optional MulchControl system, showcasing the deep deck stamping and blade configuration for superior mulching performance.
The deep mower-deck stamping is the cornerstone of the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck’s exceptional cut quality. This depth provides ample space for cut material to exit the deck without being excessively recut. By reducing recutting, more engine power is directed to cutting incoming grass, significantly boosting the mower’s capacity. This design advantage helps maintain superior cut quality even at faster mowing speeds. The clean material flow from the discharge area prevents clippings from interfering with the cutting of incoming grass, ensuring the blades cleanly cut through the material. Even in mulching mode, the cut evenness is improved compared to shallower designs. The extra depth facilitates continuous circulation, optimal recutting, and uniform distribution of clippings, resulting in a beautifully even lawn. The Exact Adjust™ deck-leveling system further enhances cut quality by enabling easy and precise mower deck leveling.
Enhanced Productivity to Get the Job Done Faster
The Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck is engineered for high productivity, allowing you to complete your lawn work quickly and efficiently. The deep mower-deck stamping facilitates rapid exit of cut material, minimizing recutting and freeing up more power for processing incoming grass. This significantly enhances the mower’s capacity to maintain excellent mowing performance in challenging conditions and at higher speeds, allowing you to cover more ground in less time.
The large discharge opening is both tall and wide, designed to handle a greater volume of material. This results in a smooth, even discharge of clippings at all mowing speeds. The wider opening also minimizes the risk of plugging, which is particularly beneficial when operating in wet, thick, or dense grass, and when bagging. The cut-and-throw chute features a large, optimized inlet that effectively collects material by leveraging airflow from the expansive deck opening, maximizing bagging efficiency.
Superior Cleanliness for Both Mower and Operator
Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck showcasing its flat-top design, engineered for cleanliness and reduced material buildup.
The flat-top shape of the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck is specifically designed to keep both the deck and the operator cleaner. The deck’s design minimizes places where material can accumulate on both the top and underside. The top of the deck remains cleaner, reducing the time and effort needed for cleaning and maintenance. The underside is designed to be self-cleaning, maintaining optimal performance by preventing material buildup that can impede airflow and clipping discharge. This self-cleaning action reduces the need to manually clean and remove accumulated material from the underside of the deck.
The depth of the Accel Deep™ mower deck minimizes the amount of material that escapes from the front of the deck, further contributing to operator cleanliness. This limited material drift reduces clippings ending up on the operator and mower deck. The even flow of discharged material from the chute, combined with less recutting resulting in larger clippings, makes it less likely for material to reach the operator. Mulching completely eliminates material discharge, and the optional MulchControl™ system makes mulching a practical solution for most mowing scenarios, further enhancing cleanliness.
Cleaning the mower deck, both top and bottom, is a common maintenance task. The flat-top design of the Accel Deep™ 42A reduces areas where material can build up and makes any collected material easy to remove, simplifying maintenance.
Mower wash port integrated into the Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck for easy underside cleaning.
Mower wash port with hose connector attached, demonstrating the ease of connecting a garden hose for quick deck cleaning.
To further simplify cleaning, a wash port is integrated into the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck, making underside cleaning quick and easy. A hose connector is included with the mower deck, allowing for immediate connection to a garden hose.
Superior Durability Built to Last
Hinged spindle pocket cover on the 42A Mower Deck, showcasing robust construction and design for extended durability.
Mower Deck wheels with double captured design, highlighting the enhanced durability and stability for long-term use.
The 42A Mower Deck is built for long-term durability. It features strong spindle pockets that maintain blade alignment, even after years of demanding use. Ribs incorporated into the deck shell provide added strength in critical areas. The 42A is also built heavier, weighing 16 percent more overall than the Edge™ Xtra 42-in. (107-cm) Mower Deck, further contributing to its robustness.
Mower wheels are double captured, providing increased strength and durability for a longer, trouble-free lifespan. The single-bolt adjustment simplifies setting the wheels to the correct height for the desired cutting height, making adjustments quick and easy. The low-tension belt-drive design reduces side load on the engine’s lower bearing and mower deck bearings, extending their lifespan. The rolled outer edge of the deck provides additional strength and protection against impacts. Finally, dual-stage E-coat and powder-paint coatings offer superior protection against rust, ensuring long-lasting durability even in challenging environments.
Versatility to Handle Various Mowing Modes
Rear MulchControl baffle (A) in place on the Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck, showing the configuration for mulching operation.
Rear MulchControl baffle removed from the Accel Deep 42A Mower Deck, preparing for rear bagger chute installation and bagging operation.
The 42A Mower Deck is designed for maximum versatility, making it incredibly easy to switch between different mowing discharge modes. With the optional MulchControl™ system installed (along with special mulching blades), you can effortlessly switch between side discharging and mulching, or vice versa, with a simple flip of a lever or push of an electric switch. The cut-and-throw rear bagger can be used in conjunction with MulchControl™. To use the bagger, simply remove the rear MulchControl baffle (A) before attaching the bagger chute. The baffle is secured with two carriage bolts. To revert to mulching, remove the chute and reinstall the baffle, making mode changes straightforward.
Optional 7-bu (247-L) Rear Bagger for Efficient Collection
John Deere X350 equipped with the optional rear bagger system, showcasing the integrated design for efficient grass clipping collection.
Two-piece chute component (ordered separately) for the rear bagger system, illustrating the modular design for easy installation and removal.
An optional 7-bu (247-L) cut-and-throw rear bagger material collection system (MCS) is available for the 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ Mower. This system provides an efficient way to collect grass clippings and leaves, keeping your lawn clean and manicured. The hopper design offers modern styling, excellent bagging performance, cleaner operation, and easy-to-empty bags. Key features include a 7-bu (247-L) capacity, an easy-to-attach two-piece chute (ordered separately), an air exhaust duct, a convenient spring-latch, an airflow fill indicator, Quik-Tatch™ mounting, a sealed hopper top, and optional loose-knit bags.
Optimized Mower Blades for Every Mode
Mower blades shipped with the rear bagger chute, specifically designed for high-lift bagging performance in demanding conditions.
High-lift bagging blades are included with the bagger chute. These blades are engineered to provide optimal bagging performance, especially in challenging conditions like moist, dense, or long grass. High-lift bagging blades also perform effectively when side discharging material. Mulching blades are included with the optional MulchControl™ system. These versatile blades can be used for mulching, side discharging, and bagging in most conditions, offering flexibility and convenience.
Mower Blade Use Chart
| Mode(s) of operation | Mower blade |
|---|---|
| Side discharging mode only | Side-discharge blade (shipped with mower) |
| Bagging mode only | Bagging blade (shipped with rear bagger chute) |
| Mulching mode only | Mulching blade (shipped with MulchControl) |
| Side discharge and mulching | Mulching blade (shipped with MulchControl) |
| Side discharge and bagging | Bagging blade (shipped with rear bagger chute) |
| Side discharge, mulching, and bagging | Mulching blade (shipped with MulchControl) |
In conclusion, the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck is a game-changer for John Deere X350 owners. Its innovative design delivers exceptional cut quality, boosts productivity, ensures cleanliness, offers unmatched durability, and provides versatile mowing options. Whether you prioritize a pristine cut, efficient mowing, or ease of maintenance, the John Deere X350 with the Accel Deep™ 42A Mower Deck is equipped to exceed your lawn care expectations.
