Bagger for Cyclops
 

Hi, Noob here,

(Reposted from Off Topic>General...Opps!)

Recently bought a CC 2182 with a GT 54” 324190 deck. In searching for a bagger, accessories list a 293 (190-293-100). I came across a 345 (190-345-100). In comparing part number’s (snoozer), they have the exact same, except the 345 has an additional assembly for a “reverse rod,” and the deck bracket part numbers are different.
Does anyone know if it will fit my deck? The unit came off a 3185 with a 48” deck.

Vertigo1

Not exactly answering your question, but. I use the same mower deck, 324190, on my 1864. I also have a Trac-vac. I tried a bagger unit using the mower deck discharge boot from the Trav=vac. Did not work even with dry grass, a very light cut and a high lift blade on the outboard location. Always clogged in the smooth plastic discharge tube. The dealer suggested a mower deck blower unit. I didn't bother trying to locate one.

I had a 1440 with a 46" deck and a bagger, it worked great. wish I hadn't sold it.

A 46" deck works great for bagging without a fan assist. Works even better with a pull behind cart and and blower.

A fan assist/bagger is listed for an 1864. Doesn't say which deck it is used for.

Having used the 46" decks and the 48"/54" decks, I'd be surprised if the latter would work for bagging without some kind of vacuum assist.

Bagger has blower.
 

Thank you for responding so quickly.
The 293 and 345 are fan assist baggers. Just wondering if the 345 will fit on my deck.

Vertigo1

I use a 345 FAB on my 3205 and it works awesome. I would think that it is impossible to clog one. If you are talking about the deck bracket part# 603-0624, you don't need those, mine are missing and it still works great. I don't know what that reverse rod is either. I'll check mine but I think it is missing. If you don't mind me asking, what price are they asking for it?

345 Bagger
 

They want 450. Can't seem to find any used power assist ones anywhere.

Vertigo1

I have a 46 GT deck and triple bagger on my 2182. Works very very well! Am very happy with it. I use it for grass and leaves and never gets clogged. Just make sure grass is dry. I see the 46 inch deck and bagger setup for sale occasionally on craigslist if nothing you find works. However, I am not sure if the mule drive is different for a a SGT vs. a GT. The setups I usually see are for GTs.

I have a fan assist for the gt48/54 decks. I prefer the gt 46 high vacuum deck and bagger setup. Very simple and effective. Used it on my 18s in the past, but currently in the works of hooking it up to my 1450, just to try it out.

The cyclops decks work on either a gt or sgt... exception being the 60" haban

Can you post a picture of the fan assist on a Cyclops with the 48/54? I've never seen one.