Re: (ET) Mower deck rollers or something else?

["MR23=Christopher Meier \(Mtka, MN, USA\)" <mr23 worldspy net>]

Bill sells both rubber and wood rollers.  On my deck the rubber
ones appear to have held up better than the wood, so I ordered
rubber replacements.

Bill's part #'s and prices:
rubber    517036    $4.85
wood    518169    ~$7.00

Last fall, I checked with a lawn tractor dealer, they had some
(I think) Toro rollers in the $14 range (for about 12 inches).
I figured I'd give Bill the business...

Christopher M. Meier



----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve & Sandy Naugler" <snaugler earthlink net>
> Chris,
>     I too have the divot problem, although with fresh rollers it is 
> almost
> completely eliminated.
>     I have contemplated using larger diameter rollers; installing a 
> second
> set of the swivel casters seemed like too much fabrication, but non
> swiveling casters would not work well on a front mounted deck with a
> significant sideways motion when turning as compared to mid mounted deck.
I
> can get away with larger diameter rollers because my deck is converted to
> side discharge.  I suspect the a rear discharge deck will not work with
> larger rollers.
>     I have also considered using boat trailer rollers because you can get
> them in urethane rubber that has better abrasion resistance than the 
> wood,
> but they are hugely expensive.  (At least to me.  A 12 inch roller is
$18+.)
>
> Steve Naugler
>
> From: "David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>
>
> > From:           Chris Meier <ChrisM pptvision com>
> >
> > > I plan to order Bill's
> > > version, as well as some rollers for my mower deck.
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone has tried using wheels in place of the 
> > rollers.
> > My lawn is hilly and uneven, and the struts that hold the roller often
> > gouge divots.  I've been wondering if a shorter strut holding wheels
> > maybe 4-6" in diameter at the rear of the deck might work better.