Something I might throw out here, for the less experienced folks.
I am blessed with having a John Deere dealer 6 miles from my farm.
They are a Ag equipment dealer, not just lawn equipment.
Many times I have gone to them needing a seal, bearing, or other items and not only do they usually have it in stock, but can have it in 1 day if not on hand.
I have found the price to be completive with other suppliers.
Also I have a Case/Ih/Gleaner/Kubota dealer 18 miles away and they are very good to go to for parts also, so don't hesitate to go to a dealer sometimes for a little wassit bearing for a pink off color foozie thingy.
A bearing, seal, snap ring etc. are all pretty common items and most parts folks are experienced at finding a odd item.
If you have a part number, Deere has an interchange lookup that you can do in your computer chair.
I have looked up Massey numbers and gotten Deere interchange numbers, clicked on buy it and picked it up the next morning.
Now this isn’t going to work for a brand specific gear or the like, but the common things like belts, fasteners, bearings, seals filters etc, it works well.
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