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John Deere | Heat Treated Gauge Wheel Arm Kit with Bearings & Hardware | Replaces A97866 | AFT-1610

Original price $113.11 - Original price $113.11
Original price
$113.11
$113.11 - $113.11
Current price $113.11

Aftermarket AFT-1610 | heat treated gauge wheel arm kit built to replace John Deere OEM A97866 on selected John Deere MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series planter row units.

This replacement gauge wheel arm kit helps tighten up worn planter row units and restore proper gauge wheel position for more consistent planting depth. The heat treated steel arm is built for long wear life, while the included single row bearing, double row bearing, bearing spacer, shim, washer, and M16 mounting bolt give you the main parts needed for a complete gauge wheel arm repair.

Why replace the gauge wheel arm as a kit?
A loose or worn gauge wheel arm can let the gauge wheel move away from the opener, causing poor depth control, uneven seed placement, and extra wear on row-unit parts. Replacing the arm, bearings, spacer, shim, and hardware together helps remove looseness and keep the gauge wheel running tight against the opener.

AFT-1610 replaces John Deere A97866 and cross-references with A-A97866, AMA54179, WN-A-A97866, 171556, and 864-SMA97866.

Compatibility & Application Notes

  • Direct aftermarket replacement for John Deere OEM A97866.
  • Fits selected John Deere MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series planter row units listed below.
  • Includes single row bearing, double row bearing, bearing spacer, .906" x .640" x .062" shim, washer, and M16 x 2 x 100 mm flanged hex head cap screw.
  • Check A-A92818 and A-A97867 self-aligning bushings for wear when replacing the gauge wheel arm.
  • Verify the OEM number, planter model, and row-unit style before ordering.

Product Specifications

Specification Value
Part Number AFT-1610
OEM Reference John Deere A97866
Brand AftermarketFarm.com
Product Type Gauge Wheel Arm Kit
Arm Construction Heat Treated Steel
Included Components Gauge Wheel Arm
Single Row Bearing
Double Row Bearing
Bearing Spacer
.906" x .640" x .062" Shim
Washer
M16 x 2 x 100 mm Flanged Hex Head Cap Screw
Application Planter Gauge Wheel / Depth Control Assembly
Primary Fitment John Deere MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series Row Units
Installation Note Check the gauge wheel arm pivot area
and nearby row-unit wear parts during installation.

If additional bushings or repair parts are needed
contact us for matching replacement parts.

Fits Machines

Brand Machine Type Models
John Deere DB Series Planter DB44, DB58, DB60, DB66
DB80, DB90
MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series
John Deere 1700 Series Planter 1700, 1710, 1720, 1730
1750, 1760, 1760NT
MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series
John Deere 1770 / 1780 / 1790 Series Planter 1770, 1770NT, 1780, 1790
MaxEmerge Plus and Pro-Series
John Deere Planting Unit MaxEmerge Plus
Pro Series

Cross Reference

Brand / System Part Number Notes
John Deere A97866 Primary OEM reference for this gauge wheel arm application
AftermarketFarm.com AFT-1610 Heat treated replacement gauge wheel arm kit
with bearings, spacer shims, washer and M16 mounting hardware
Recognized
Aftermarket
A-A97866, AMA54179
WN-A-A97866, 171556
864-SMA97866
Common aftermarket
interchange numbers for identification
SKU AFT-1610

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