I also would be interested in a different anti-scalp wheel for my X590--48A" deck.
X580 with Accel Deep 54" Mower deck - better anti-scalp wheels available?
I really hate the standard M111489 JD wheels for the 54" Accel mower deck. They are cheap molded plastic and have no bearings in them. So eventually they just wear away - or melt away from use. Has anyone found an alternative that is better? I don't mind spending more money on a higher-quality wheel. As long as it fits on the arm that attaches to the mower deck...
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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While they are just plastic wheels with no bearings, they last a VERY long time when properly adjusted. My yard is nothing but humps and valleys, meaning my X500/48 anti-scalp wheels touch pretty often. I'm going on 9-years and they don't hardly show any wear at all. Once or twice a season I give them a shot of dry-lube which makes them spin easier.
The only time I've ever heard anyone mention problems with the anti-scalp wheels is when they don't adjust them properly and have them running hard on the ground all the time.
The only time I've ever heard anyone mention problems with the anti-scalp wheels is when they don't adjust them properly and have them running hard on the ground all the time.
These should fit John Deere Greasable Gage Wheel Kit - With grease zerk - AM125172
Be prepared to grease them frequently as they have poor seals and will wear out the bearing surface. You'll be trading one problem for another if you don't keep them lubed.
Be prepared to grease them frequently as they have poor seals and will wear out the bearing surface. You'll be trading one problem for another if you don't keep them lubed.
Thank you. Exactly what I wanted. Much appreciated.These should fit John Deere Greasable Gage Wheel Kit - With grease zerk - AM125172
Be prepared to grease them frequently as they have poor seals and will wear out the bearing surface. You'll be trading one problem for another if you don't keep them lubed.
Those anti-scalp appear to just have a bushing, no bearings. Greasing those will likely just create a big dirty mess. You're better off using with dry lube.These should fit John Deere Greasable Gage Wheel Kit - With grease zerk - AM125172
Be prepared to grease them frequently as they have poor seals and will wear out the bearing surface. You'll be trading one problem for another if you don't keep them lubed.
You have experience using these wheels?Those anti-scalp appear to just have a bushing, no bearings. Greasing those will likely just create a big dirty mess. You're better off using with dry lube.
No, but prior to using dry lube I greased the existing wheels and it attracted a lot of dirt and debris and made quite a mess.You have experience using these wheels?
thanks for the link.........$26. each seems high but it is JD.........I will add to my basket......thanks againThese should fit John Deere Greasable Gage Wheel Kit - With grease zerk - AM125172
Be prepared to grease them frequently as they have poor seals and will wear out the bearing surface. You'll be trading one problem for another if you don't keep them lubed.
Might be able to adapt these ones from the late model HC 54
Part Number AM148120
Description Wheel - WHEEL, GAGE WHEEL, BLACK WITH COMP
Grease fitting is in the end of the bolt.
The parts books shows, but doesn't call out separately the spacer and bearing (at least the call it a bearing in the OM)
Seems to be different from the wheels with the grease fitting in the 'greaseable wheel kit'.
Part Number AM148120
Description Wheel - WHEEL, GAGE WHEEL, BLACK WITH COMP
Grease fitting is in the end of the bolt.
The parts books shows, but doesn't call out separately the spacer and bearing (at least the call it a bearing in the OM)
Seems to be different from the wheels with the grease fitting in the 'greaseable wheel kit'.
Different yes... that one is $35 each.Might be able to adapt these ones from the late model HC 54
Part Number AM148120
Description Wheel - WHEEL, GAGE WHEEL, BLACK WITH COMP
Grease fitting is in the end of the bolt.
The parts books shows, but doesn't call out separately the spacer and bearing (at least the call it a bearing in the OM)
Seems to be different from the wheels with the grease fitting in the 'greaseable wheel kit'.
The ones on my 54 deck on the x748 are greaseable and works really good i put maybe a pump in each one (rotating the wheel as i pump) twice a year. Ive also heard of people drilling a hole and tapping zerks in that don't have any. It does help them last longer. My 2 cents
I actually have a spare set from my old LX188 48C deck, with the zerks. I've been waiting for the fronts of my 2013 wheels to wear down a bit more to try them out, and see if they will work. However, at 7 years old, and 400 hours they still are in decent shape.
That said, my next door neighbor with a 2020 with 60 hours x590/48 has totally burned through his front set at the axle. I just pointed it out the other day, and was shocked as they seemed to be set correctly. Imho, it does seem they've been cheapened up considerably. No doubt with the uneven ground, they are rolling in some places, but 60 hours?
That said, my next door neighbor with a 2020 with 60 hours x590/48 has totally burned through his front set at the axle. I just pointed it out the other day, and was shocked as they seemed to be set correctly. Imho, it does seem they've been cheapened up considerably. No doubt with the uneven ground, they are rolling in some places, but 60 hours?
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