Mmm wheel bracket cracked

[KenB2920]

Has anyone had issues with the mmm wheel brackets? I was cutting and recognized the front left bracket was bent. After taking a closer look, I can see it is cracked and bent pretty bad. I also looked at the front right wheel bracket and it is bent also. This mower deck is a "drive over" mmm so it is designed (supposedly) to handle the weight of the tractor.

It is still under warranty and this was not excessive use so I hope they cover. It but I am doubtful. We shall see. Should be a simple welding fix.

 

[B7100]

Has anyone had issues with the mmm wheel brackets? I was cutting and recognized the front left bracket was bent. After taking a closer look, I can see it is cracked and bent pretty bad. I also looked at the front right wheel bracket and it is bent also. This mower deck is a "drive over" mmm so it is designed (supposedly) to handle the weight of the tractor.

It is still under warranty and this was not excessive use so I hope they cover. It but I am doubtful. We shall see. Should be a simple welding fix.

Not familiar with the kubota MMM deck but on others, the mount dismount should be done on solid ground with the wheels raised clear, the perimeter of the deck is in contact with the ground so no weight is on the wheels or brackets.
Dave

 

[birddogger]

I don't think those little wheels are really meant to hold 1500 lbs.
There's supposed to be a bit of motion to allow for dips and humps in the turf.
If the weight of the tractor really rested on the deck I can see why they cracked.
Those small wheels are "anti-scalping" wheels, they are supposed to lift the mower deck it there's a mound or hump so the blades don't dig in. So there must be some slack in the lower position to let the deck ride up a couple inches. I've seen them bent from hitting trees, but broken? thankfully not yet.