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John Deere 918, 920, 913, 915, 922 1999 Parts Catalog

If you are tearing down a John Deere 900 series cutting platform and you don’t have the factory grid index in front of you, you are guessing. And guessing costs money. I have seen too many guys order the wrong reel arm because they used a generic diagram from some parts site. That mistake runs three hundred bucks and a week of downtime. This 1999 John Deere Parts Catalog, PC2104, covers the 913, 915, 918, 920, and 922 platforms – both rigid and flex cutterbar versions. It is 282 pages of what Deere printed for their dealers. No aftermarket interpretation. Every fastener, every bracket, every slat arm is keyed to a grid location. If you need the exact part number for a pickup reel arm on a 918 built before serial number 635101, you flip to the alphabetical index and then to grid A02 or A03. It is that direct.

Parts Grid System: A02 Through L25

This catalog is organized by lettered sections – A through L – each subdivided into numbered grids. Section A covers the frame and platform structure. B covers the reel and pickup components. C handles the cutterbar drive and guards. D is for the auger and adapters. E covers the skid plates and wear strips. F through L handle everything from hydraulic plumbing to decals. Each grid contains an illustrated drawing and a corresponding parts list with key numbers. For example, if you need the slat reel arm for a 922 built after 655301, you find it under grid C05. The callout lines match the key number. There is no scrolling through a vague parts diagram – you land on the exact exploded view.

Flex vs. Rigid Cutterbar – Which Parts Apply?

Date of manufacture matters. This catalog lists separate part numbers for rigid and flex platforms. A 913 came in both rigid (1988–1990) and flex (1988– ). A 915 flex ran from 1988 onward, while the rigid version ended in 1991. The 918 flex also started in 1988, but the rigid version stopped at 1991. The 920 and 922 were produced as both rigid and flex from 1988 onward. If you try to order a flex cutterbar center link for a rigid platform, it will not fit. Use the serial number breakouts on page 2 to confirm which configuration you have before you buy anything.

Serial Number Decoding – Avoid the Wrong Part

Every part in this catalog is tagged with a serial number range. Example from the manual: H00920F625001 means Harvester Works factory, platform model 0920, configuration suffix F, sequence number 625001. The catalog uses dashes to show applicability: a single dash means the part fits all machines. A range like 635101–655300 means only those serial numbers. If you see XXXXXX in place of a number, that means Deere made a change but did not release the exact break point when the catalog was printed. Do not guess – cross-reference the date code on your platform tag with the manual’s date of manufacture table. Page 2 of the catalog lays this out clearly.

282 Pages of Factory Parts – No Reprint

This is a direct scan of the original John Deere PC2104 catalog published in 1999. The grid index is intact. The alphabetical index at the back lists every component from “ADAPTER KIT, FLEX PLATFORM TILT” to “AUGER BEARINGS.” The JDM Remanufactured Components section warns you that service parts may not work on remanufactured assemblies because the design was changed. That is the kind of detail you only get from the OEM source. Do not waste time with aftermarket catalogs that use generic line art and skip the serial number splits. John Deere 918 920 Draper Platforms Parts Catalog covers the broader draper models if you need those too. For a compact utility tractor, check John Deere 2130 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs for Correct Part Identification. And if you work on compact utility tractors, the John Deere 4500, 4600, 4700 2000 Parts Catalog – OEM Grid Index follows the same Deere grid system.

What This Catalog Does NOT Cover

This is strictly a parts catalog. It does not contain repair procedures, torque specs, or hydraulic pressures. For that you need the corresponding technical manual. But if you are ordering parts for a 915 flex platform or a 920 rigid, you need this catalog to get the right part number. Period. Do not rely on memory. I have seen a shop order three different reel arms before finding the correct one because they used a third-party website. The factory catalog gives you the exact key number, the grid location, and the serial range. That is all you need.

FAQ – Common Questions About This Catalog

Does this catalog include the 924, 925, and 930 platforms?

No. The title page lists only 913, 915, 918, 920, and 922. The 924, 925, and 930 are covered in a separate catalog (PC2105).

Are part numbers still current?

Some may be superseded. This is the 1999 version. Deere dealerships can check current cross-references, but the original numbers are correct for that build date.

Will this work for a 1990 918 rigid platform?

Yes, as long as your serial number falls within the ranges listed on page 2 and in the applicable grids.

What is the difference between a grid index and a standard parts list?

A grid index maps each part to a specific location on an illustration. You find the part in the drawing, note the key number, and match it to the list. Standard lists just give part numbers without visual reference. This catalog uses the Deere grid system for precision.

If you want to Access the Factory Manual now, the PDF is ready. You get the full 282-page scan, searchable by grid and alphabetical index. No watermarks, no missing pages. This is the same file the dealers use. Stop ordering wrong parts and get the correct number the first time.