Front Linkage Kit for John Deere X500 series ride-on mowers

Front Linkage Kit for John Deere X500 series ride-on mowers

FKDR Linkages

Kersten Wholegoods Item Code: FKDR-HYDR-JDX500

£ 2,495.00 GBP (£ 2,495.00 / Piece)

The FKDR is a front linkage kit for your Ride on Mower - This kit is for the John Deere X500 and comes complete with a hydraulic tank and pump. This turns your mower into a versatile multi-tool for lots of groundcare tasks.

Tank SizeStyleCouplingsTractor
10LFKDR1/2"X500
  1. Hydraulic Lift and Angling: Allows attachments to be lifted, lowered, and pivoted left/right using a hydraulic system.
  2. Integrated Hydraulic Tank: Contains control valves and houses the control panel for stepless adjustment of lift and angling.
  3. Control Panel with Sticks: Positioned on top of the hydraulic tank for intuitive operation from the driver's seat.
  4. 1/2 inch Hydraulic Couplings: For quick and secure attachment of hydraulic lines.
  5. Hydraulic Valve Configuration:

1 x Double-acting valve

1 x Double-acting valve with float position

1 x Motor drive with variable speed (for hydraulically driven attachments)

  1. FKDR-Style A-Frame: Male coupling triangle designed to fit Kersten’s range of front-mounted attachments.
  2. 2-Year Warranty: Ensures peace of mind and long-term performance.

Design Features

Integrated Reservoir

Simple Fitment

Bracket for FKDR

Ergonomic Controls

Auxilliary Drive

Quick Hitch

Product Overview

FK-FKDR Hydraulic Front Linkage for Ride-On Mowers

The FK-FKDR Hydraulic Front Linkage transforms ride-on mowers into multifunctional maintenance machines. Designed with a hydraulic coupling triangle and male FKDR-style A-frame, it allows rapid attachment of a wide range of implements — including sweepers, snow blades, weed burners, and blowers. With integrated hydraulic lift and pivot functions, stepless motor speed control, and ergonomic controls at the driver’s seat, the FK-FKDR delivers precise operation, efficiency, and comfort for year-round grounds maintenance tasks.

Mounting System
Hydraulic Functions
Control
Front Linkage Weight

Dome Triangle with A-Frame

Lift, Lower, Pivot ±30°, Variable-Speed Drive

Ergonomic Panel at Driver's Seat

17 kg

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Mounting Dome Triangle with Male FKDR A-Frame
Compatible Mowers Kubota GR1600
Height 265 mm
Length 305 mm
Hub 195 mm
Width 282 mm
Swivel Angle Left and Right 30°
Weight 17 kg
Hydraulics Integrated tank and control valves (1 x double acting, 1 x double acting with float, 1 x variable-speed motor drive)
Hydraulic Couplings 1/2 inch Hydraulic couplings
Warranty 2 Years



  • Hydraulic Coupling Triangle enables quick and secure attachment of front-mounted implements.
  • Integrated Lift and Pivot allows smooth vertical and lateral control directly from the driver’s seat.
  • Variable-Speed Hydraulic Motor Drive provides stepless control of power to attachments without belt slippage.
  • Parallelogram Linkage maintains consistent implement contact with the ground for even, accurate operation.
  • Ergonomic Control Panel provides intuitive control of lifting, pivoting, and oil flow adjustment from the driver’s position.
  • Multifunctional Platform — ideal for sweepers, snow blades, leaf blowers, and weed burners.
  • Lightweight but Durable — just 17 kg, designed to integrate seamlessly with compatible ride-on mowers.
  • FKDR A-Frame compatible with a wide range of Kersten attachments for year-round use.
  • 2-Year Warranty ensures reliability and peace of mind for professional users.

Applications

  • Grounds maintenance across urban and rural settings using sweepers and weed control tools
  • Snow and leaf clearance during winter and autumn
  • Used by local authorities, contractors, and estate managers seeking year-round productivity

Applications

Moss and Weeds on hard surfaces

When Moss and Weeds become established on hard surfaces, such as block paving; tarmac; or concrete - they are difficult to remove with a sweeper. For this application we have made the Weedbrush. Kersten weedbrushes have been designed to quickly remove weeds and moss.

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Applications

Maintaining Artificial Surfaces

In addition to the normal problems we face maintaining hard surfaces; artificial surfaces have infill, which gets compacted and also migrates around the surface. This infill can be de-compacted with a sweeper allowing the surface to drain properly. The sweeper will also even out the distribution of infill and stand up the grass, making the surface much nicer to use.

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Winter Maintenance

Keeping pavements and highstreets open is also a challenge, often undertaken by council teams. A Kersten Plough or Spreader can allow facilities, key bus stops and other transport networks to remain accessible to pedestrians.

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“"We could be spending up to 20 hours a week removing moss and dirt from the pedestrian areas," explained John, "and it seemed nothing we did made much difference." "I was so impressed, I needed the machine there and then."”
Tyne Valley Garden Centre

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