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Read articles →An owner's third-season check-in on the 60-inch mid-mount mower deck for the RK24, focused on real-world durability concerns: no grease fittings, repeated hits on roots and rocks, and the decision to remove the front shroud for clearance near trees. Also touches on mid-mount vs. rear-mount tradeoffs and why 60 inches is the recommended size over 54. Short and conversational; best for RK24 owners already considering this deck.
Posted by the mikelastime channel, which appears to be an individual owner sharing informal updates from personal experience with no evident commercial affiliation.
The owner expected bearing problems within two seasons since there are no grease fittings, but after hitting roots and rocks repeatedly, the deck is holding up well going into its third season.
The owner removed it to get closer to trees without tearing it up, but says it is a safety feature and would not recommend doing so unless you are far enough that debris won't hit people or cars.
A dealer told the owner 60 inches is recommended for this tractor because of about six to eight inches sticking out past the tires on each side, so a 54-inch deck would sit in too far.
Yes, the owner says it mows basically the same whether moving forward or backing up over a missed spot.
