Mower Deck Storage Stand

[KennyG]

Just in case anyone has been thinking about a vertical mower deck stand, I just noticed Harbor Freight has a coupon for 10" pneumatic wheels/tires for $3.99 each. These are the perfect size for the JD 62D deck and they may work for others. Just to review the plan - 1/2 inch pipe works for the stand axles. It has a 0.622" inner diameter so it doesn't take much work to get a 5/8" rod inside the pipe. The wheels are made for 5/8" axles. I made mine with pipe sections about 18 inches long, but that's a little big. 12" might be long enough.

A good winter afternoon project - takes less than an hour once you have the parts.

 

[Attono]

Pictures?

 

[ptexer]

That sounds interesting would like to see drawings or pictures.

 

[KennyG]

Here are a couple of pictures. Vertical storage saves space and makes cleaning and service much easier.

 

[duroc]

I just noticed Harbor Freight has a coupon for 10" pneumatic wheels/tires for $3.99 each.

I found the ad, 10" Pneumatic Tire, but I don't see the discount coupon.

 

[KennyG]

I found the ad, 10" Pneumatic Tire, but I don't see the discount coupon.

It's in the January monthly sale flyer that I got in the mail. For some reason they still have the December monthly ad on the website. When they get it updated, it should be in the monthly ad.

 

[duroc]

Thank you! Either way, the tire/wheel combo is a good price @ $9.99 :thumbsup:

I just noticed that the Jan flyer is now on the website. But, when clicking on the wheel combo this comes up... "This item is currently not available for display". Perhaps they are getting ready to update the flier/website. I'll keep checking the website.

 

[KennyG]

I just checked my "paper" flyer (anybody remember that stuff?). Apparently I have a different monthly flyer than the web version that includes coupons. I guess I get this because of previous orders because I haven't joined their club. I think the coupon would work for anyone though. The tire is Item 30900 and the coupon number is 65073711. The price is $3.99 and there is a limit of 9 tires. Good luck!

Note: there is also a 10" solid rubber tire in the flyer (no coupon) Item 35459 for $6.99.

 

[JoeL4330]

KennyG: Right you are ...just use coupon no 65073711 and $3.99 it is !

 

[bigdad]

You might consider a swivling dolly under one end (or the other) so it can be steered. Isn't anything better than having them up and out of the way. Really space takers.

Here are a couple of pictures. Vertical storage saves space and makes cleaning and service much easier.

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[duroc]

@KennyG,
Thank you for posting that! I see the price has been knocked down to $5.99 instead of the original $9.99. BUT, your coupon number works and brings the price down to $3.99. I'm good to go, thanks to you. :thumbsup:

 

[KennyG]

You might consider a swivling dolly under one end (or the other) so it can be steered. Isn't anything better than having them up and out of the way. Really space takers.

I thought about that but decided not to add the complexity. Maybe when I get a little older and don't want to muscle it around anymore.

 

[ACD22]

Belated thanks for posting this. I got the $4 wheels from HF and 5/8" threaded rod and 3/4" tube from McMaster for the axles. All worked great. Sturdy for cleaning and a real space saver. The pneumatic wheels work well on the gravel lane to my garage.

 

[Dagoof]

How often do you guys wash out your deck?

 

[KennyG]

How often do you guys wash out your deck?

I've washed mine out once in three years, just to see how it works. Didn't seem to do much except blow water all over. I blow it out with compressed air and scrape anything off the bottom whenever I have it up on the stand.

 

[bigdad]

I power wash mine when I put it away for the winter. Paint the underside with graphite paint. I think there is a picture somewhere on this Forum.

 

[Wazrus]

I've washed my deck once (Toro 42 inch) and like Kenny, there didn't seem to be much point, as the Toro deck I've got seems to have been 'converted' (in the factory by Toro) to a mulching deck. My place doesn't have much call for mulching. It seems, though, that 'they' have plated over (internally) the pressed, curved exit chute to the side and left a 'real nice' little tunnel on top for crap to lodge. I've dug out lots of crud - all very damp - and the deck wash doesn't do a thing. I'm a bit glad I looked, as I reckon the tunnel would rust out quicktime if left. It seems as though the mulching caper is a series of afterthoughts and some pretty 'high-schoolish' design. Boo to Toro.

 

[600rider]

I pressure wash mine after every season the let it dry and then coat it with new motor oil, something cheap but use new as used has acids and will rot your deck out. Mine is 9 years old and looks pretty darn good on the under side!

 

[Agent Blue]

I went the three wheel method and it is easy to guide into a storage corner. I clean and oil the deck every fall. Two cuttings and it is bright shiney which leaves no build up ( providing you don't cut wet grass ). The low lift under the frame ( about 3 1/2" ) excludes loader usage..... the only real complaint on their engineering.

 

[DB Pilot]

I am going to make one Monday. Have been walking around my 60" deck every winter for years. Looks like a good stand for cleaning also. Thanks for the Idea. :thumbsup: