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posted on November 01, 2009 at 08:22AM Inappropriate?

I have a 1998 Craftsman Garden Tractor and would like to get a Bin-Bagger for it.  How do I find one?  If there isn't one available specifically for a 1998 tractor, is there a way to adapt a new one to fit?  Thank you

replies: 16 latest post: November 03, 2009 at 01:03PM by LoriG
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posted on November 01, 2009 at 11:00AM
 

Have you tried www.searspartsdirect.com?  They have lots of parts, and a super helpful customer service link, if you need assistance in finding the exact part. You just need a model number to do a search.

posted on November 01, 2009 at 03:32PM
 

Generally, Craftsman baggers are backwards compatible. If you know the size of the deck on your tractor, the corresponding size bagger should work. However, to be absolutely sure, call your local store and ask them to check their tractor ML book for the bagger that's compatible with your tractor's manufacturer's model number (the long number on the silver sticker behind the seat on the rear fender).

posted on November 01, 2009 at 11:32PM
 

How large is your tractor's deck and what is the long model number of your tractor?

posted on November 01, 2009 at 11:43PM
 
In response to LoriG's post from November 01 2009 08:22AM

If it is the 50 inch "fieldcutter", there never was a bagger. Otherwise, check under the hood for a sticker with the bagger model number and you might get lucky on C*aigslist or *bay.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 06:16AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 01 2009 11:32PM
It is a 46" deck and the model # is 917.273030. We have tried the last couple of years to find a bin bagger for this model. I am on a mission this year. Thank you!
posted on November 02, 2009 at 09:17AM
 

I'll have to check the "pamphlets" in the store for 46 inch deck baggers.

The Internet site is TOO LARGE to search.

Did you know your model tractor is now: two different kinds of clothing?

The good news is the tractor does show up in parts direct, in excrutiatingly minute detail - with no list of accessories.

Do you have any preference between hard or soft baggers and 2 or 3 bins?

posted on November 02, 2009 at 09:54AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 02 2009 09:17AM
The tractor is a 1998, I may have written the wrong number down, but was pretty sure it was a 917.273030. We are interested in a 3 bin, soft bagger. I have heard from a couple of people that the bagger's are interchangable, but we are not ready to just a buy a new bagger in the hopes that it is. I appreciate all your help. We have not had good luck with the sales peopel in the sears stores in our area (1-2 hours away from us). Thank you!
posted on November 02, 2009 at 10:21AM
 
In response to LoriG's post from November 02 2009 09:54AM

There is a 3 bin hard bagger available through parts, item 24990 for $469. The current models will not work with this unit. Below is the link to parts direct for this bagger.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getPart!search.pd?productGroup=N%2FA&partNumber=24990

posted on November 02, 2009 at 10:34AM
 

Yeh...

Bob fought through the 6 inch thick catalog (Internet) and got the info!

You are AWESOME BobB...

I'll still look for that Tractor Brochure, though.

It'll be faster than using a terminal.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 10:39AM
 

I tried there too but couldn't find it either. I ended up calling the vendor.

posted on November 02, 2009 at 06:22PM
 

We appreciate all the information and help on this.  I checked out the hard bagger, but we are really interested in a soft bagger.  Is there a different number for that?  Again, thanks for all the research and information.

posted on November 03, 2009 at 11:55AM
 

Lori,

I sent you a private reply yesterday with my contact information. If you do not have that can you reply to me privately with your information and I'll get back to you. I think I can help you with your issue.

 

posted on November 03, 2009 at 12:33PM
 
In response to SHC-BobB's post from November 03 2009 11:55AM
SHC-BobB said…

Lori,

I sent you a private reply yesterday with my contact information. If you do not have that can you reply to me privately with your information and I'll get back to you. I think I can help you with your issue.

 

I am not sure how to reply or read your private reply.  Sorry about that...

posted on November 03, 2009 at 12:54PM
 

Hi LoriG-Just click on SHC-Bob's screen name and it will take you to his home page.  You can write a comment to Bob on his page.  Just make sure to click the "make comment private" box if you are including personal information. 

posted on November 03, 2009 at 01:01PM
 

JulieK, How would I find a private message to me?  Thanks!

posted on November 03, 2009 at 01:03PM
 

I found it...

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