Thinking of converting my bx1830 MMM anti-scalp wheels to swivel wheels

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jimmer2880

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I've been thinking about putting different wheels on my BX1830 54" MMM. I understand that the deck is designed as a floating deck, so that the wheels aren't supposed to be in constant contact with the ground. However, my yard is anything but smooth. The factory wheels take a real beating. I've been thinking about removing the current wheels, and putting swivel-wheels on it (at least for the front wheels). Something similar to the front wheels on a zero-turn.

Has anyone else thought about doing this?
 
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Thought about it once... then realizing the geometry of a swivel assembly that was going to be heavy enough to support anything would Not fit in a space without getting Outside the deck area... it will then just interfere with mowing near any obstacle...
 
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I was thinking that also. However, I happend to be at the orange toy dealership for a bolt yesterday and saw these on the front of a Kubota Zero-turn. Now, I'm really interested! I love the simple design.
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Swivel wheels are a good idea. Spring loaded swivel wheels are even better. That's what Woods puts on their RFM mowers.
 
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I wonder if there would be enough room for the wheels to swivel on a BX deck?
 
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I think the kubota wheels I posted would be a simple swap, maybe not even have to modify the deck at all.

The spring loaded swivels sound even better. The woods decks are built like a tank!
 
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jimmer2880 said:
I think the kubota wheels I posted would be a simple swap, maybe not even have to modify the deck at all.

The spring loaded swivels sound even better. The woods decks are built like a tank!
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If the deck is the same on your 1830 as what it is on a 60 or 70 series you could ask your dealer if it would be okay to try a set out of the ZTR in the BX they had on the lot. If it will work you may want to add a grease fitting to the deck of your BX since it looks like the cast pivots in your deck. BTW was the dealer you saw casters at Antietam Tractor?
 
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94BULLITT said:
If the deck is the same on your 1830 as what it is on a 60 or 70 series you could ask your dealer if it would be okay to try a set out of the ZTR in the BX they had on the lot. If it will work you may want to add a grease fitting to the deck of your BX since it looks like the cast pivots in your deck. BTW was the dealer you saw casters at Antietam Tractor?
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Yes, Antietam Tractor is my local dealer. I don't get there very often, they don't like having to mop my drool up after I visit.
 
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