metal chute for JD L130 snowblower power upgrades

[6roundcherry]

I've got a question about my neighbor's John Deere L130. He recently added a power lift kit to his 44" snowblower and is in the process of adding electric chute rotation and a powered discharge flap (up/down control).
All the wiring and switches are in place, but he's concerned the original plastic chute isn't going to hold up to all the new hardware and forces. He really wants to swap the plastic chute out for a much sturdier metal one.

I borrowed his JD so often, so I want to help. has anyone else successfully done the plastic to metal chute upgrade on an L series? Any advice or part numbers would be a huge help to get his winter prep done!

 

[Red Bug]

I've seen others swap the factory plastic chute for a metal one so that can be done. The main challenge is finding a readily available metal chute that bolts directly to the plastic chute's mount flange on the blower housing, so you'll likely need to modify a metal chute from a different, larger John Deere model or fabricate an adapter plate to make it fit correctly. You have to check the part numbers from older heavy-duty JD blowers that used metal chutes.

 

[Alan]

Switching from a plastic to a metal chute is typical if you've souped up your John Deere L130. The metal chute from the LX255 or LX266 is a great, long-lasting option. Check John Deere's parts list or other suppliers for part numbers and to make sure it fits. You might need an adapter kit to secure it tightly.