I think my drive shaft is too short

[Hutchy]

I purchased a used 2016 BX2370 and later found a good deal on a mmm RCK60D-26BX. Weeks later, the proper brackets were delivered and I went to install the deck, yesterday. However, it seems like the drive shaft may be several inches short? I finally unstuck the lever and the shaft slides back, but it came out if the gearbox on the deck. Does anyone have any insight to the compatibility of these two?
Thanks in advance

 

[85Hokie]

What I do know is that certain decks that may be compatible with certain tractors seem to be 100 compatible.....but because the gearbox is slightly forward or slightly towards the rear.... the pto shaft will be too long or too short. I ran across this first hand.

Now you say it comes out? Are the front arms adjusted correctly?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

It sounds like you have a BX26 deck and trying to put on a BX23 tractor , IF the part numbers' mean anything proper........ One of the experts will know, hopefully reply fairly soon.
You might try 'parts finder' and see what shafts are listed for your tractor/mower deck ?

 

[Hutchy]

What I do know is that certain decks that may be compatible with certain tractors seem to be 100 compatible.....but because the gearbox is slightly forward or slightly towards the rear.... the pto shaft will be too long or too short. I ran across this first hand.

Now you say it comes out? Are the front arms adjusted correctly?

I can double check today, but I don’t believe there was that much adjustment. I’m missing at least 3-4”

 

[Hutchy]

It sounds like you have a BX26 deck and trying to put on a BX23 tractor , IF the part numbers' mean anything proper........ One of the experts will know, hopefully reply fairly soon.
You might try 'parts finder' and see what shafts are listed for your tractor/mower deck ?

I tried looking up if there were different shafts, but I couldn’t find much information. However, it did say the deck model and tractor were compatible; but evidently they may require a modified shaft.

 

[Hutchy]

I can double check today, but I don’t believe there was that much adjustment. I’m missing at least 3-4”