Lawn Mower Spindle Evolution from 1998 - 2023

A mower deck spindle is simply a component that connects the blade to the deck of the mower. But for some landscapers, it's the bane of their existence. Tune in to this detailed video to know everything you need to know about spindles, before you take them for repair next time.

In this video STU discusses how the Lawn Mower Deck Spindles have evolved over the last 25 years and how the one we use today is the best of all worlds.

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[DHMeister]

I'm still deciding between a Bad Boy and a Toro. The professional landscaper who's cutting my lawn now told me that Bad Boy is a good mower, BUT their spindals have not kept up with the power of the newer engines and they tend to wear out faster. He said that Toro has evolved and their spindals can handle the newer motor's power a lot better. I'm still new at all of this, but his comments seemed to align with your discussion. Thanks for the video.

[SaraVV]

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[qqslp]

Interesting video. The greasable spindles on my 2013 John Deere Z915b have lasted 10 years and 1400 hours of commerical mowing, 100% mulching with a mulching deck, often cutting 5-7 inch grass/weeds on a 200 acre site.

[gilesmorant]

Fascinating, thank you. Im just replacing the bearings on my Wheelhorse. From 1976, so they've lasted 48 years.

[therrienmichael]

I told a Toro rep I follow Skip and Stu on YouTube. Learning a lot here. BTW first comment…❤

[harryerhart]

Toro nailed it. Great product Stu 😊. See you soon . JD is still a one cylinder Wonder 😡😡😡

[markclark]

Sealed bearings last longer than the greasable spindles. I never have delt with a mower that uses the cups / cone bearings. One advantage with them is they are adjustable by compression.

[GreenAcres]

Great video, I've got a 2005 zmaster with the oldest spindle you showed. I've never understood why it takes so much grease between greasings. After watching your video I still don't see where that grease is going because there's no way for it to get out. I bet I put 1/3 tube of grease in every spindle when I grease every 20 hours or so.

[johnconrad]

I have a 2015 craftsman and i replace my spindles at least once every two seasons.

[CharlesKeisler]

They want you to replace the spindles that's the reason they don't put grease fittings on the spindles !