wheel bearings kioti finish mower

[bubbu55]

Anybody replace bearings on finish mower wheels? Mine are open and I was thinking maybe putting sealed bearings in. Any body know where I could find them to fit my mower wheels? Mower is Kioti KRMO3-72. If not where do I find the open type? Thanks for any reply

 

[ritcheyvs]

Maybe a photo to clarify? I have a 72 inch Phoenix mower which is an orange SICMA. At one time, Kioti mowers (and many other brands) were made by SICMA, and I think that includes the KRM03. In any case, my wheels have internal bearings with grease fittings to lube them. I have the hard tires on mine and I've had to replace several wheels when the tire broke. I have also broken or bent the vertical shaft on the caster but a local steel shop fixes them for less than the cost of a new truck. The parts are pricey and heavy so shipping is also pricey.

But maybe you mean the fitting where the caster axle (part 23) goes through the arm (part 13) in the following diagram?

Kioti 72" Finish Mower - Parts For Sitrex, First Choice, Caroni, & Howse Mowers - Blades, Belts, And More

I don't think there are any sealed bearings for that location and the excess dirty grease tends to get on your clothes when working around the mower.

 

[bubbu55]

Thanks for input. I found used wheels for mower, full set and in better shape than mine.