MMM deck and storage

[Chinook3]

New BX2380 owner and looking for a efficient storage solution for my MMM. It’s a RCK60B, so its 60 inches wide and weighs 250#. I want to store it vertically. I am thinking I will find two pieces of steel pipe to act as as axels. Max OD diameter is one inch. I plan to insert these in place of the scalper wheels. Place deck vertical and then use heavy coaster wheels attached to the axles. I plan to drill a hole and put the coaster wheel spindles through my storage axles. A clinch pin to secure axles in scalper wheels holders. This should allow me to roll deck where I want and reduce footprint for storage. Looks pretty simple and quick to attach and remove. Can the front of deck be stored vertically without leaking gear oil. Is there a vent in the gear box? Anyone done this before? Will this work?
Thanks
Chinook3

 

[85Hokie]

I have had mine stored vertical for 6 years .............chute side up - no leaks.
I cheated - I use a 10 set pully to hoist it up and there is sits tied to the wall!!!!

Notice it is off to the right of the picture against the wall

 

[B737]

i stood mine up against the wall too, chained it from wall studs through the nose hook of mower deck, there is this too:

Moweraxle.com

www.moweraxle.com

 

[Chinook3]

Well great!!! Thanks for the input. Picked up wheels and axle for under twenty $. Now off to fabrication and I will report back.

Thanks
Chinook3

****** Fabrication took about an hour and it works!!!! The wheels I used were caster wheels and the axle was black pipe cut 12 inches long. Each caster was rated for 80# times 4. So I should have 250# deck covered. I will try and post a pic. If you are looking to save some storage space, I highly recommend.
Thanks for your help!!!!

 

[sheepfarmer]

I cheated and rolled mine under the horse trailer

 

[BX23S-1]

Mine is rolled under one of my work bench`s out of the way.