caster wheels for motts mower

[junglejry]

had a old 72' motts mower ! roller and bearings are shot and the axle is worn down to nothing ! farmer friend of mine said look for caster wheels that were on some models ! anyone have any ideas or maybe parts laying around ?

 

[Xfaxman]

had a old 72' motts mower ! roller and bearings are shot and the axle is worn down to nothing ! farmer friend of mine said look for caster wheels that were on some models ! anyone have any ideas or maybe parts laying around ?

Welcome to TBN :thumbsup:

I think it would be easier and better to replace the original parts. Replacements are available online.

 

[junglejry]

thanks xfaxman ! bet the new axle for the roller will not be cheap ? but will look for new one ! shill would be interested in a price for casters !

 

[Xfaxman]

Found some pictures from a Google Image Search.


Here is a thread from last year: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/258467-flail-wheels.html

Another old thread with bearing info: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/177695-mott-flail-mower-bearing.html

If you want a lot of reading, this one started in April 2008, still going this month!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/118882-lets-talk-flail-mowers.html

There are some flail mower guru's on TBN, maybe they will see your thread.

 

[junglejry]

thanks xfaxman, the sites were very helpful ! nice work !

 

[Xfaxman]

thanks xfaxman, the sites were very helpful ! nice work !

Your'e welcome, glad to help.

It is mind boggling just how much information is available on TBN. :thumbsup: