Will 16hp pull a 48" deck with a fan-assisted bagger?
 

I have a CC 2166 with the 16hp Kohler. It came without a deck and I finally found a 48" three-blade deck in mint condition. The deck came with an unmounted belt-driven Model 292 fan assist blower to help move clippings up to the bagger.

The 16hp pulls the 3-blade deck OK in low grass without the blower installed, but I'm concerned adding the blower, especially if grass is high, might be a strain on the little Kohler.

It's unknown what horsepower machine from which the deck came, but most with that 48" are at least 22hp.

Thoughts?

jack vines

16 single or a 18 hp twin Kohler pulls a 50" deck just fine, or @ least mine do :beerchug:

ive mowed for years with a 48" deck on a 12hp tractor, you should be fine.

I have a 48 on my 1641..the vanguard doesnt miss a beat

48" deck yes, not sure about the fan assist bagger, it may just be a bit much.

If you're talking about dry glass clippings, I wouldn't see a problem. If you're taking about wet leaves....................

I have a fan assisted bagger on my 3205 with a 21HP Kawi and it does put a little bit of a load when I hit heavy grass.

My 1641 runs a 48" deck effortlessly. Fan assisted bagger, wish I had one!
I'm guessing would run just fine. :bigthink:

If J-Mech built your 16 like mine, you are good to go.😀

I have a 48" deck that I am rebuilding for my 2166. Can you tell me which tractor model that your deck came off of?
Thanks....Wes Thompson