The blade set part number found is TCU30317. The blade measurement captured is length 19.5 in (495 mm), thickness 0.188 in (5 mm), and center hole 0.81 in (21 mm). The deck uses 3 blades.
John Deere M653 Mower Blade Size and Part Numbers
| Mower blade set part number | TCU30317 |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 19.5 in (495 mm) |
| Blade thickness | 0.188 in (5 mm) |
| Blade center hole size | 0.81 in (21 mm) |
| Number of blades | 3 blades |
| Blade type | high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1 |
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John Deere M653 Blade Notes
| Blade note | The John Deere M653 blade listing captured here shows blade set part number TCU30317 and length 19.5 in (495 mm), thickness 0.188 in (5 mm), and center hole 0.81 in (21 mm). Use this as a buying guide, then match the blade position, deck size and center-hole style before spending money |
|---|---|
| Deck note | For the John Deere M653, the captured deck information is blade count 3 blades. Match the blades to the fitted deck, not just the tractor model name |
| Blade type note | The John Deere M653 blade style captured here is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Blade type affects airflow and clipping handling, not just cut width |
| Fitment note | Before ordering John Deere M653 blades, compare the old blade stamp, center-hole shape, blade length and deck size. Close-looking blades can still be wrong |
John Deere M653 Mower Blade FAQ
Why can the right-length John Deere M653 blade still be wrong?
The blade length found is 19.5 in (495 mm), but length alone does not confirm fitment. Center-hole shape, blade offset, sail height and deck size can all change fit
Why does the John Deere M653 blade center hole matter?
The captured center-hole detail is 0.81 in (21 mm). If the hole shape or size is wrong, the blade may not seat correctly on the spindle even if the length looks right
Which blade type should you use on the John Deere M653?
The blade type captured is high-lift, mulching, standard, bagging, and 3-in-1. Use that against the captured fitment value 19.5 in (495 mm). High-lift helps bagging/discharge; mulching blades need the right mulching setup
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.
