Description

05268800 WHEEL, ANTI-SCALP 5 3 CENTER WITH RIBS (Genuine OEM Ariens / Gravely Part)

The 05268800 Anti-Scalp Wheel (5 3, Center Hub with Ribs) is a genuine OEM Ariens / Gravely mower deck wheel designed to help prevent turf scalping when mowing uneven terrain. Mounted to the mower deck, this wheel supports deck height consistency and protects the grass surface by allowing the deck to glide smoothly over dips and contours.

Manufactured to Ariens and Gravely factory specifications, the 05268800 anti-scalp wheel features durable molded construction with reinforcing ribs for added strength, wear resistance, and long service life in residential and commercial mowing applications.

Key Details

Manufacturer Part Number: 05268800
Part Name: Wheel, Anti-Scalp
Brand: Ariens / Gravely
Wheel Size: 5 diameter 3 width
Hub Type: Center hub
Design: Ribbed tread
Function: Prevents deck scalping and maintains consistent cut height
Application: Mower deck anti-scalp wheel assemblies
Installation: Direct OEM replacement

Compatibility

The 05268800 anti-scalp wheel is used across a wide range of Ariens and Gravely zero-turn, stand-on, and walk-behind mower models. It appears in Anti-Scalp Wheel, Deck & Baffle, and Quick Reference Service Parts assemblies depending on model and production range.

Common compatible equipment includes:

Gravely ZT X Series (42, 48, 52 decks)
Gravely ZT XL Series (42, 48, 52, 60 decks)
Gravely ZT HD Series (44, 48, 52, 60 decks)
Gravely Pro-Turn Series (Z, ZX, Mach One, EFI models)
Gravely Pro-Stance & Pro-Stance Ultra
Gravely Pro-Walk Models
Gravely EV Series (Electric)
Ariens Zero-Turn and Commercial Deck Platforms

This wheel is used across multiple serial number ranges, including early, mid, and late production units, and supports side-discharge, rear-discharge, and baffle-equipped decks.

Why Use Genuine OEM 05268800

Using the 05268800 OEM anti-scalp wheel ensures:

Proper deck height control
Reduced turf damage
Smooth deck movement over uneven ground
Correct fit with factory brackets and hardware

This part delivers OEM-level durability, fitment, and mowing performance, making it the correct replacement for Ariens and Gravely mower decks equipped with 5 3 anti-scalp wheels.