John Deere 317 Mower Blade Size

Quick answer:

The John Deere 317 mower blade part number found is M168223. The blade set part numbers found are GY20567 and GX20433. The blade measurement captured is thickness 0.203 in (5 mm).

Blade part #M168223
Blade set part #GY20567 and GX20433
Blade sizethickness 0.203 in (5 mm)

John Deere 317 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers

Mower blade part number M168223
Mower blade set part number GY20567 and GX20433
Blade thickness 0.203 in (5 mm)
Blade type high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1

Blade Size Comparison Chart

Blade thickness comparison

This model

0.203 in

Average

0.188 in

Low

0.125 in

High

0.25 in

John Deere 317 Blade Notes

Blade note The John Deere 317 blade listing captured here shows single blade part number M168223, blade set part numbers GY20567 and GX20433, and thickness 0.203 in (5 mm). Confirm the number against the deck tag, old blade stamp or official parts diagram before ordering
Blade type note The blade type captured for the John Deere 317 is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. High-lift is usually better for bagging, while mulching blades are for chopping clippings finer under a compatible deck
Fitment note Before ordering John Deere 317 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can still be wrong

John Deere 317 Mower Blade FAQ

Should you buy one John Deere 317 blade or a full set?

The single blade number captured is M168223, and the set number captured is GY20567 and GX20433. If one blade is bent from damage, one may be fine; if they are worn down, replacing the full set usually gives a cleaner cut

Which blade type should you use on the John Deere 317?

The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Use that against the captured fitment value M168223. High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup

What should you double-check with the John Deere 317 blade part number?

The captured blade part number is M168223. Because the physical blade measurements are missing here, check the old blade stamp, deck tag or official parts diagram before ordering

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Blade specs can change by year, mower deck, spindle, serial range and regional parts catalog. Please check the operator manual, old blade stamp, deck tag and official John Deere parts catalog before ordering replacement blades.