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John Deere 453A, 454A, 653A, 654A, 655A 2000 Parts Catalog

If you’ve ever ordered a part for a 50A series head and got the wrong one, you know the pain. The serial number on the plate doesn’t match the one in your aftermarket PDF, or the part number you pulled off a forum is for a different build week. That’s why the John Deere 453A, 454A, 653A, 654A, 655A 2000 Parts Catalog exists. 186 pages of factory grid indexes, not guesses. I’ve been wrenching since 1987, and I’ve seen too many guys waste a Saturday because they trusted a third-party reprint. This is the real deal – Deere’s own print from February 29, 2000 (PC1747).

Before you start hunting for a gatherer point or a back shaft adaptor, you need the correct serial number range. The catalog lists every part with a serial number break: for example, center gatherer points ( -655099) and center gatherer points (655100- ). If your head is a 454A built in 1988, you need the right break. The grid system (A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) maps each component to an illustration and a part number. No flipping through 40 pages of random diagrams – you locate the grid letter, then the number (like G05 or H14).

Grid Index System: A, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L – How It Works

The Table of Contents is built around nine main grid letters. Each grid covers a major assembly: A for general information (serial number plate, direction arrows), E for auger drives, F for cross augers and bearings, G for gatherer points and row unit frames, H for height sensing linkage, I for knife bearings and drive components, J and K for additional parts (actuators, brackets, etc.), and L for the alphabetical index. For example, if you need the automatic height sensor assembly, you go to grid H. The index at the back (starting with L) lets you find parts by name – ACTUATOR, AUTO HEIGHT SENSING LINKAGE (685101- ) – which sends you back to the correct grid illustration. This is OEM logic, not aftermarket guesswork. John Deere 2130 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs for Correct Part Identification uses the same grid philosophy for older Deere equipment.

Serial Number Breakdown: How to Read the Plate

Your head’s serial number plate tells you the model, sequence number, and factory code. For heads up to 575900, the example is E0653A575900H. For heads 575901 and above, it’s H0653AX575901. The manual explains that the “X” indicates a configuration suffix, and the “H” or “E” is the factory letter (Harvester Works). The catalog uses serial number ranges to filter parts. If a part shows “000000-”, it fits all machines. “-000000” fits up to that number. “XXXXXX” in the range means a change happened but the exact number wasn’t available when the catalog was printed. If you ignore the serial break, you’ll order the wrong bracket or auger flight extension. Period.

Alphabetical Index: Finding Parts When You Don’t Know the Grid

Not everyone memorizes grid letters. That’s why pages 161–186 (the L series of grids) contain the alphabetical index covering everything from “ACTUATOR, AUTO HEIGHT SENSING LINKAGE” to “BRACKET, STUBBLE LIGHT”. Every entry includes a serial number range and a reference back to the main grid (e.g., “BEARINGS, KNIFE(453A, 454A, 653A) (654A, 655A, 853A)( -655099)”). If you’re a home garage mechanic trying to fix a 655A that’s missing its cross auger bearings, you look up “BEARINGS, CROSS AUGER” and you immediately see the part numbers for your serial range. No rummaging through forum posts. John Deere 4500, 4600, 4700 2000 Parts Catalog – OEM Grid Index follows the same Deere indexing convention, so once you learn one, you learn them all.

Audience Fit: Who Needs This Catalog

DIY mechanics and small farm operators who own a 453A, 454A, 653A, 654A, or 655A row-crop head. If you’ve ever had a head sitting in the shed because you couldn’t find the correct knife bearing or auger flight extension, this is your fix. The catalog covers heads from 1980 through 1999 and beyond (453A 1980–1982, 454A 1980–1998, 653A 1980–, 654A 1980–1999, 655A 1982–1989). It doesn’t cover the 853A or 854A fully, though some parts cross over – but for the five models listed, every bracket, bearing, actuator, and sensor is here. You don’t need dealer access; you need this PDF and a way to read it on a tablet in the shop. For diesel engine specs on the power units that drive these heads, check this Wikipedia article on diesel engines for general background, but the parts for the head itself come from this catalog only.

Source Validity: OEM Deere vs Aftermarket Copies

I’ve had customers bring me photocopies of Deere parts lists that were so blurry the part numbers looked like Morse code. Or they bought a CD from an online seller that claimed “original” but was scanned at 72 dpi. This file is a direct PDF of the OEM catalog – PC1747, dated 29-FEB-00, with 186 pages. Every grid illustration is legible. The copyright line reads “DEERE & COMPANY. MOLINE, ILLINOIS”. The serial number listing method is the same one Deere itself uses. If you’re tempted to save a few bucks on a third-party “compilation”, remember: aftermarket catalogs often transpose digits or omit the serial number breaks that tell you whether a part fits a 575900-series head or a 575901-series. That mistake costs you shipping and downtime. this Wikipedia article on diesel engines won’t help you identify a cross auger bracket – only Deere’s own grid will.

One more thing about parts identification: Deere separates components by serial number in the grid tables. Look at the index under “AUGER FLIGHT EXTENSIONS (454A,653A,654A,853A)( -655100)”. That’s two different part numbers depending on whether your machine is before or after 655100. The catalog shows both. If you order the wrong one, the bolt holes won’t line up. I’ve torqued enough bolts to know that even a 1/16” offset can wreck an auger shaft.

FAQ

Does this catalog cover the 853A or 854A heads?

No. The 2000 edition covers only models 453A, 454A, 653A, 654A, and 655A. Some parts (like cross auger bearings) list the 853A in the index, but the primary coverage is for the five models in the title.

Can I print the PDF?

Yes. It’s a standard PDF, no DRM. Print the grids you need and take them to the shop.

You’ve got five heads, 186 pages, and a job that needs doing. Don’t spend another hour digging through mismatched part numbers. John Deere 9400, 9100, 9200, 9300 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory uses the same indexing system, so if you’re also working on a Deere combine, grab that one too. Access the Factory Manual now and get the right part the first time.