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Lockedcan i attach anything to my DYS4500?

posted on December 20, 2009 at 08:17PM Inappropriate?

When I purchased by DYS4500 I thought I could use all 'ground engaging stuff' the sales girl certainly led me to believe I could.  To my dismay, I cant, because it's a 'lawn tractor' not a 'garden tractor' - difference being the wheel size or so I'm told.  Is there anything that attaches to this tractor? Or can I just buy bigger wheels to give me the height I need?

 

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replies: 11 latest post: February 20, 2010 at 04:26PM by JimRahdzhillaGarvey
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posted on December 20, 2009 at 09:24PM
 

You need the garden tractor frame for a sleeve hitch to attach ground engaging equipment.

posted on December 21, 2009 at 10:10AM
 
In response to jovaugn's post from December 20 2009 08:17PM

The following attachments are available for the dys 4500 - all universal tow behind attachments - hauling carts, aerators, dethatchers.

Front scoop 24847, sun shade 24230, brush guard 24628, dual bar bumper 24608, single bumper 24599, snow cab 24276, snow thrower 24838, 48" snow blade 24414, weights 24434/24445, chains 24860, 3 bin soft bagger 24917

posted on December 21, 2009 at 01:03PM
 

I have a DYT4000, 26hp, lawn tractor...is it possible to use a 486.24414 blade with some modifications if necessay? Carl

posted on December 21, 2009 at 02:37PM
 

The 24414 blade fits Garden Tractors only.  You will need to use the 24441 blade.  There is a 24428 48" Snow blade that might work depending on your model number.  You can call 1-866-576-8388 for compatibility questions.

posted on December 22, 2009 at 08:27AM
 

The DYS4500 has a Tufftorq k46 transmission and is NOT rated for ground engaging work.  It has little to do with wheel size.  I'm sure it's the same for the DYT4000 too.  You can move loose material, but no digging into solid earth.

posted on January 03, 2010 at 08:38PM
 

OK I have the DYS4500 Mod# 28826.  Will the 48" blade 244283 fit or not?  I read the reviews for the 42" 24441 blade and I'm a little concerned about the quality of that blade.

posted on January 03, 2010 at 08:44PM
 

The 24428 is a universal blade and should fit all Craftsman and most major brands of tractor.

posted on January 23, 2010 at 07:22PM
 

I also have a dys4500 and purchased the sleeve hitch assembly and the Electric Lift.  When I tried to install the side plates with the pivot pins, they install at an angle.  This causes the tractor hitch hole and the sleeve hitch hole to mis-align.  There is a gap of 3-4 ".  I think a plate can be made to provide attaching the sleeve hitch to the tractor hitch which will cause the sleeve hitch to become 90 degrees to the tractor i.e., proper alignment.  The only area not investigated is the electrical connection.  That should be easy per say. I don't think the height of the wheels has anything to do with it.  The DYS4500 has 24 HP which is as strong as any "Garden Tractor".  I will post tomorrow when I make the plate and try the procedure above.

 

posted on January 23, 2010 at 08:14PM
 

Besides the size of the wheels and the design of the hitch plate, the GTs have a somewhat heavier duty transaxle. I would imagine if you can get the sleeve to fit at the proper height, the LT will do the job, but it's really not built for that kind of work. Kind of like using a car to pull a heavy trailer instead of using a truck.

posted on February 08, 2010 at 07:45PM
 

will this blade fit on a troy built pony?

posted on February 20, 2010 at 04:26PM
 
In response to Firsttractor's post from January 23 2010 08:14PM

I have a buddy that bolted a ball into the plastic backenf of his old chevy geo and towed trucks and cars on his car trailer.LOL  did that tioll the car died of exaustion.  but my new yts4000 is a lot nicer and at most hope to scoot some snow out of the drive

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