Genuine OEM Bob-cat Commercial Mower Caster Roller Bearing

Restore ultra-smooth steering rotation and structural stability to your commercial walk-behind or zero-turn mower with this genuine, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement front caster wheel roller bearing. This factory-original bearing ensures a precision fit, handling the heavy localized load distributions and rough terrain shocks to keep your front caster wheels spinning effortlessly without binding during heavy mowing operations.

Product Specifications:

• Brand: Bob-cat / Schiller Grounds Care / Ransomes (Genuine OEM)
• Part Number: 48223N (Interchanges with BAA0547, BAA0829, 45-122)
• Item Type: Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearing
• Inside Diameter (ID): 1 Inch (Fits standard 1" ID shaft assemblies)
• Compatibility Profile: Fits 8" Hard Caster Wheel Assemblies (such as R38175)
• Condition: New

Fitment & Applications:

This premium machinery bearing component is precision-engineered to integrate seamlessly within front caster wheels, variable speed frameworks, and tracking deck assemblies on classic and modern Ransomes Bob-cat commercial walk-behind and zero-turn lawn mowers. It is commonly confirmed compatible with the following layout lines:

• Bob-cat 48" Midsize Series: Variable Speed Walk-Behind Models (XM4803, XM4804, and more)
• Bob-cat 61" & 74" Commercial Rider Decks: Outfitted with heavy-duty front caster arms
• Commonly works in conjunction with the factory 43073A spanner bushing and 38177 bearing caps

Key Features:

• Direct OEM Fitment: Presses firmly and accurately directly into your factory front caster wheel hub bore configuration without forcing, preserving exact original alignment tolerances.
• Industrial Fatigue Resistance: Fabricated from premium-grade hardened steel alloys engineered to withstand intensive rotational friction, heavy mechanical load strain, and harsh outdoor yard vibrations.
• Prevents Component Play: Eliminates front-end wheel wobbling, harsh grinding noises, and uneven cutting paths caused by gritty, seized, or loose high-hour vintage roller bearings.

Note: Front caster arm assemblies can utilize multiple independent bearings and spacers of differing dimensions depending on your exact machine deck size or serial number prefix breaks. Please cross-reference your unit's official model number or check your original parts manual breakdown catalog prior to purchase to ensure absolute fitment.