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GY21106 PTO Control Cable Replaces John Deere 42 inch Deck PTO Cable GY20156, Fits John Deere L100, L108, L110, L111, L118, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA125, LA135, X100, X120 & X300 Lawn Mower
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XHHKJGS GY21106 PTO Control Cable Replaces John Deere 42 inch Deck PTO Cable GY20156

Bottom line: The GY21106 PTO Control Cable Replaces John Deere 42 inch Deck PTO Cable: Direct-fit replacement for John Deere OEM part numbers GY21106 and GY20156; main trade-off: aftermarket XHHKJGS part, not a John Deere OEM cable.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Direct-fit replacement for John Deere OEM part numbers GY21106 and GY20156
  • ✓ Covers 25+ John Deere models from L100 through LA135, X110, X120 and X300
  • ✓ 76-inch overall length with 42-inch clutch cable and 58-inch conduit
  • ✓ Also fits Sabre 14.542GS/17.542HS, Scotts L1742/L17.542 and Sabo 108-17HS

Cons

  • ✗ Aftermarket XHHKJGS part, not a John Deere OEM cable
  • ✗ Ships as a single cable only, with no clips, springs or hardware
  • ✗ Only fits 42-inch decks, so 48-inch and 54-inch owners need another part
  • ✗ Listing tells you to measure your old cable first, so fitment is on you

Manufacturer description

Fits Fors John Deere: 102, 105, 115, 125, 135, L100, L105, L107, L108, L110, L111, L118, LA100, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA120, LA125, LA135, X110, X120 SABO: 108-14.5, 108-17HS Sabre: 14.542GS, 1642HS, 17.542HS, 1742HS Scotts: L17.542, L1742 This Is The Cable That Connects The Blades. It Is Easy To Install And Maintain, Made Of High-Quality Materials, And Has Been Tested To Be Durable During Use. Package Includes: 1×Clutch Control Cable Measure Your Original Mower Cable And Check The Part Number Before Ordering. Easy To Install: Our GY21106 Brake Cable Is Designed To Be Easy To Install For Both…

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SpecPicks scored GY21106 PTO Control Cable Replaces John Deere 42 inch Deck PTO Cable… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. XHHKJGS's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Replacement:GY21106 GY20156 PTO Drive Blade Cable
  • Fits Fors: John Deere Models Riding lawn tractor with 42" deck 102 105 115 125 135 L100 L105 L107 L108 L110 L111 L118 LA100 LA105 LA110 LA115 LA120 LA125 LA135 X110 X120 Scotts L1742 L17.542 Sabre 14.542GS 17.542HS
  • Fits Fors: Sabre 14.542GS, 17.542HS; Scotts L1742, L17.542; Sabo 108-17HS, 108-14.5 Lawn Tractors;
  • Dimensions: 76" Overall Length; 42" Clutch Cable; 58" Conduit length;

Full Specifications

BrandXHHKJGS
Fits ForsSabre 14.542GS, 17.542HS; Scotts L1742, L17.542; Sabo 108-17HS, 108-14.5 Lawn Tractors;
Dimensions76" Overall Length; 42" Clutch Cable; 58" Conduit length;
ReplacementGY21106 GY20156 PTO Drive Blade Cable
Full listing titleGY21106 PTO Control Cable Replaces John Deere 42 inch Deck PTO Cable GY20156, Fits John Deere L100, L108, L110, L111, L118, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA125, LA135, X100, X120 & X300 Lawn Mower

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