Ever Made a Heavy Duty Homemade Deck?
 

Has anyone ever made from scratch a heavier duty mower deck like the 50C 0r 44C in a heavy gauge metal? The stamped decks in the sandy area here in south east Alabama along with the humidity just eats them up. I think I may attempt to make one from scratch when its cooler but wanted to know if anyone had done it and made plans that they'd share? Thanks in advance and I'd love to hear any thoughts anyone has about the subject. Have a great day!

Check out this homemade 5 blade deck on this page: http://webpages.charter.net/robotbui...-traks/E20.htm

I have been toying with the idea also. I have a Nephew that has a Landscape business and uses commercial grade lawn equipment. I have noticed the decks on those, is quite a bit heavier than the ~10 ga (I think) that Cub Cadet used. I was thinking of duplicating the re-enforcement plate on top of the 44 or 50C decks and using the same spindles. Then much improvements on the deck wheels.

I agree, I'm very interested in building two sizes like a 50 and a 44 and maybe making them as replacement decks for people needing something that will last. (Just dreaming out loud on that last part.)

This idea has been bouncing around in my head for awhile also.

I think however, that I want a front mount one first...

Me too............:ThumbsUp: