Most farmers don’t think about gauge wheel axles until something starts to wear out. But once they do, the drill doesn’t run the same. A worn axle means the gauge wheel wobbles, the opener doesn’t stay steady, and seed depth gets inconsistent. Shallow here, deep there, pretty soon you can see it in the rows.
Non-greasable axles fix that problem before it starts.
Why Greasable Axles Wear Out Fast
On a John Deere disc drill, the gauge wheel axle and bushings are usually greased to stop wear. The issue? Grease attracts dust. Dirt packs into the bushing, turns into a gritty paste, and slowly grinds away at the axle. Before long, the wheel loosens up and your planting accuracy disappears.
What Aricks Australia Changed
Aricks Australia makes Non-Greasable Gauge Wheel Axles built from hardened steel with self-lubricating Teflon bushings. There’s no grease, so there’s nothing sticky for dust to cling to. That means less wear, no daily greasing, and gauge wheels stay tight and run straight.
These axles last longer, even in dry, dusty no-till conditions.
How That Improves Seeding
A tight gauge wheel keeps the disc opener at a steady depth. That means:
- More consistent seed placement
- Better seed-to-soil contact
- Even emergence across the field
Instead of fighting shallow or deep rows, your stand stays uniform, and uniform stands bring better yield.
Less Downtime, More Planting
No more stopping to grease parts. No more rebuilding seized bushings. Aricks designed these axles to go thousands of acres with almost no maintenance. Farmers using them say the drill stays tight, runs smoother, and wears slower.
Built to Last
- Hardened steel
- Teflon self-lubricating bushings
- Designed for tough no-till soils
- Works across John Deere Single Disc Drills
In short: you install them once, and they just keep working.
The Bottom Line
Non-greasable Gauge Wheel Axles keep your drill running like it should. No wobble, no seizing, no uneven rows. Just better accuracy, less maintenance, and a smoother seeding season.Simple upgrade. Long-term payoff. More consistent rows and a better crop, without stopping to grease. For more information on the NG Gauge Wheel Axels, or any Aricks products, give us a call at (855) 612‑7006.