Stens 2 Pack Deck Leveling Gauge for John Deere AM130907 MTD Cub Cadet 490-900-0041

What It Is

This is a 2-pack of deck leveling gauges designed to simplify blade height adjustment on lawn mower decks. They replace the need for manual measuring when setting cutting height, intended for John Deere AM130907 and MTD/Cub Cadet 490-900-0041 decks.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, check three things:

• Deck size: Fits most 42–54 inch decks from John Deere and MTD/Cub Cadet, but confirm your deck’s blade spindle spacing—these gauges clamp onto the blade tips, so they need to reach both ends.
• Model cross-reference: Works with John Deere AM130907 and Cub Cadet/MTD 490-900-0041. Not universal; incompatible with zero-turn or stamped decks that lack flat blade tips.
• OEM vs aftermarket: Stens is an aftermarket brand, not OEM. Fit is generally reliable, but tolerances may be looser on older or bent blades.
• Measurements: Each gauge is about 6 inches long with a 1/8-inch thick slot. Measure your blade’s center hole and tip width to ensure it slides on without forcing.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Plastic construction is adequate for occasional use but may crack if overtightened. The 3.7 rating reflects some durability complaints.
• Installation: Easy—slip onto blade tips, adjust deck hangers to level, then remove. No tools needed.
• Gotcha: Works best on flat, clean blades. Rusty or curved blades may give false readings. Also, the 2-pack is handy for front-to-back leveling but you’ll need to move them side-to-side.
• Alternative: If your deck has a quick-adjust mechanism, these may be redundant. They’re most useful on older manual-adjust decks.

Should You Buy It

Buy these if you have a John Deere or Cub Cadet with a manual-adjust deck and want a quick, no-measure way to level blades. Skip if your deck has built-in leveling indicators or if you’re on a tight budget—a tape measure and straight edge work for free.