John Deere GX10168 Deck Wheel (5 in)

John Deere GX10168-Style Deck Gauge / Anti-Scalp Wheel — L111 42-Inch Deck

This is a 3D-printable replacement deck gauge / anti-scalp wheel that I modeled for my John Deere L111 with a 42-inch mower deck.

The wheel is based around the common John Deere GX10168-style deck wheel dimensions.

This is not an official John Deere part. It is a user-made replacement model intended for personal repair, testing, and replacement use. Please verify your original wheel dimensions before printing or installing.

Modeled For

• John Deere L111 42-inch mower deck
• GX10168-style deck gauge / anti-scalp wheel

Known / Likely Compatibility

This was modeled specifically for my John Deere L111 42-inch deck. GX10168-style deck wheels are commonly used on many John Deere 100, D, E, G, L, and LA series riding mower decks.

Likely compatible models include:

100 Series:
102, 105, 108, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155C, 190C

D Series:
D100, D105, D110, D120, D125, D130, D140, D150, D155, D160, D170

E Series:
E100, E110, E120, E130, E140, E150, E160, E170, E180

G Series:
G100, G110

L Series:
L100, L105, L107, L108, L110, L111, L118, L120, L130, L1742, L2048, L2548, L2554

LA Series:
LA100, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA120, LA125, LA130, LA135, LA140, LA145, LA150, LA155, LA165, LA175

Please check your original part before printing. There may be deck variations depending on year, deck size, or previous repairs.

Actual Modeled Dimensions

• Outer diameter: 5.000 in
• Outer radius: 2.500 in
• Bore diameter: 0.638 in
• Bore radius: 0.319 in
• Hub diameter: 1.750 in
• Hub radius: 0.875 in
• Hub radial thickness around bore: 0.556 in
• Hub width: 1.804 in
• Overall wheel width: 1.969 in
• Rim stick-out past hub: about 0.083 in per side
• Web width: 0.432 in
• Web height: 1.000 in
• Outer rim height: 0.559 in
• Top arch radius: R7.33
• Total modeled radius from axle centerline to outside crown: 2.500 in

Print Settings Used

Printed on a Bambu Lab P1S using eSUN ABS.

• Material: eSUN ABS
• Layer height: 0.20 mm
• Nozzle temperature: 265°C first layer, 260°C after
• Bed temperature: 100°C
• Wall loops: 7
• Infill: 50%
• Infill pattern: Gyroid
• Top shell layers: 8
• Bottom shell layers: 8
• Initial layer speed: 30 mm/s
• Supports: Normal auto supports
• Brim: Outer brim only, 8 mm width, 0 mm from part
• Seam position: Aligned
• Door/lid: Closed for ABS
• Aux fan: Off or very low

Print Orientation

Print the wheel flat on one face with the bore / axle hole vertical.

Normal auto supports were used.

Approximate Print Stats

• Model filament: about 254 g
• Support filament: about 16 g
• Total filament: about 270 g
• Approximate print time: 11 hours

Material Notes

I printed and tested mine using eSUN ABS. After printing, I spray-painted the wheel with a UV-resistant spray paint to help protect it from outdoor exposure.

For this application, ASA is likely the better material choice because it is better suited for UV exposure and outdoor use than ABS.

ABS, ASA, PETG, nylon, polycarbonate blends, or another tough outdoor-capable material may also work. Use a material that can handle heat, sun exposure, vibration, and impact.

I would not recommend PLA for long-term mower use because of heat, sun exposure, vibration, and impact.

Installation Notes

• Make sure the wheel spins freely on the bolt after printing.
• If the bore prints slightly tight, lightly drill or ream it to fit.
• Do not force the wheel onto the bolt if the bore is undersized.
• These are gauge / anti-scalp wheels and should not carry the full deck weight during normal mowing.
• Set the deck height and deck wheel position correctly after installation.
• Test fit before mowing.
• Inspect the wheel after the first use and periodically afterward.

Disclaimer

This is a user-made 3D model, not an official John Deere replacement part. Use at your own risk. Verify fitment, material strength, and safe mower operation before regular use.

Design by Andrew on MakerWorld (license: CC0).