After about 20 years of use, the rubber covering of the rear gauge wheel has finally all come off. Mower still mows fine with the naked steel roller, but I'm wondering why Kubota covered it with rubber in the first place. Am I going to regret not spending the $$$ for a replacement?
RC72-38 Rotary Mower
- Thread starter longranger
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Likely covered with rubber for the same reason wagon wheels, which started with a steel outer ring, eventually were covered with rubber.
Noise and ride harshness.
To replace or use "as is," will all depend upon the surfaces you are operating on.
Recognize that the ride harshness is the deck experience not you on the tractor.
Further, with older equipment, it can become increasingly difficult to find parts so buying while still available can have long term benefits.
Dave
I know this is old, but I just found it. I have the same problen and don't want to spend $170 on a new roller. I'm going to JB weld the loose, ragged cover back in place. Would think someone would make a slip on rubber sleeve as this must be a common failure. The metal roller is in perfect condition. I mow 15 acres 26 times a year and have done so for 11 years and the only maintenance has been greasing, cleaning, sharpening, couple of blade replacements and two belt replacements. Been waiting for bearings to go but they have held better than I thought possible.