Jeff-C175 7,199 #1 Posted March 30, 2021 I'm looking for ideas. When it comes time to wrassle with mower decks to do maintenance on them as I am pushing 70 I'm finding it more and more difficult to move the damn things around. Planning on knocking together some 2x4s to fashion some sort of a stand that I can put the deck on near vertically in order to easily access both sides to work on it. I'll probably put a set of wheels on it too for easy moving around and storing vertically... should take up less room. I have a few ideas of my own, but the wealth of knowledge here should be tapped before I crank up the wood saws. Anybody got any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #2 Posted March 30, 2021 Maybe something like this only made out of wood. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,296 #3 Posted March 30, 2021 @Jeff-C175 Jeff pullstart has a deck stand for sale , check it out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #4 Posted March 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @Jeff-C175 Jeff pullstart has a deck stand for sale , check it out. Does it come pre-bloodied? 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,028 #5 Posted March 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, squonk said: Maybe something like this only made out of wood. And after midnight, they are free at Home Cheapo. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #6 Posted March 30, 2021 There are many products online, both home made and commercial. Take a look at the Deck Dolly for ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #7 Posted March 30, 2021 Pullstart's stand comes with a 1st aid kit. How many decks are you looking at stacking?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #8 Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) About seven years ago I made this using a Harbor Freight furniture dolly and 2" x 4" lumber. It was sized to fit the 5xi mower decks which are heavier but Classic WH mower decks also fit. That is a RD 42" Classic deck in the photos. The two "cleats" across the bottom catch on the edge of the shell and allow me to lay it over the deck to roll it up. Edited March 30, 2021 by shallowwatersailor 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #9 Posted March 30, 2021 I like it. Probably easier on the back than rolling the deck around on the gage wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #10 Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, shallowwatersailor said: About seven years ago I made this using a Harbor Freight furniture dolly and 2" x 4" lumber. It was sized to fit the 5xi mower decks which are heavier but Classic WH mower decks also fit. That is a RD 42" Classic deck in the photos. The two "cleats" across the bottom catch on the edge of the shell and allow me to lay it over the deck to roll it up. That's pretty much what I had in mind with the drywall cart. That deck wheel looks like it needs help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,495 #11 Posted March 30, 2021 I use my standard 2 wheel hand cart. Blades facing out. Ratchet strap it tight, lay it down or standing...and work away... simple and nothing else to clutter the garage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #12 Posted March 30, 2021 The good part of storing a deck upright between cuts is it has a chance to dry out extending the life of it. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,102 #13 Posted March 30, 2021 I made one from old bed frame angle irons that has no wheels but is about an inch off the floor so it can be moved with a hand truck. very simple construction but gets the deck up off the floor and out of the way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #14 Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, squonk said: That's pretty much what I had in mind with the drywall cart. That deck wheel looks like it needs help! The pictures are from when I was selling that deck with my C-145. As-Is. The RD that I still have is in better shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #15 Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, shallowwatersailor said: I made this using a Harbor Freight furniture dolly and 2" x 4" lumber Wow... lots of eye dears! Thanks guys! Shallow's idea is almost exactly what I had in mind. And I have an extra dolly around here somewhere too! I think this is what I'm going with. Right now it's hanging from the garage joists by a come-along. 19 hours ago, stevasaurus said: comes with a 1st aid kit I've got a good first aid kit at the ready at all times. Two items is all that's needed, super glue and duct tape. [edit: ooops! make that THREE items, don't forget the zip-ties!] Edited March 31, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #16 Posted March 31, 2021 14 hours ago, shallowwatersailor said: About seven years ago I made this using a Harbor Freight furniture dolly and 2" x 4" lumber. It was sized to fit the 5xi mower decks which are heavier but Classic WH mower decks also fit. That is a RD 42" Classic deck in the photos. The two "cleats" across the bottom catch on the edge of the shell and allow me to lay it over the deck to roll it up. i use their solid deck dollies for all kinds of stuff - decks, snow blower, engines, gravely attachments - basically if i don't wanna pick it up to move it around - it gets it's own dolly! i have sciatica so have to be careful about my back so the 20 dollar price of admission is perfect! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #17 Posted March 31, 2021 52 minutes ago, seuadr said: sciatica My back ain't in great shape either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
