The large rear wheels are what let a GoCartVac cross thresholds, ride over cord runs and get in and out of an elevator without a fight. They are also the parts that wear flat, seize, or bend an axle after enough loading docks. ProTeam part 106297 is the OEM rear wheel set supplied with its axle, and it is the fix for a cart that drags, pulls to one side, or has simply stopped rolling the way it used to.
Wheels are the most-replaced structural item on any cart machine, and this is a repair that maintenance staff usually do themselves. The buyer is whoever is tired of fighting the machine - an in-house custodial supervisor, a BSC owner, or a service tech clearing a backlog of small repairs on several carts at once.
Getting the axle in the same part is the practical advantage here. A wheel replacement on a cart with a bent axle is a repair you do twice, and ProTeam supplies 106297 as a set precisely so that does not happen.
Use cases: what this part is built for
- Replacing flat-spotted or worn rear wheels. Wheels that have sat loaded in one position for months develop flat spots that make the cart thump and drag.
- Repairing a bent axle after impact. A loading dock or a dropped tailgate bends axles. Replacing the wheels without the axle leaves the fault in place.
- Correcting a cart that pulls to one side. Uneven wheel wear or a seized bearing makes a machine track badly and wears the good wheel faster.
- Refurbishing a machine for return to service. New rear wheels are one of the cheapest ways to make an older cart feel usable again, which matters when crews avoid machines that fight them.
Specifications
- ProTeam part number: 106297
- Manufacturer part name: Rear Wheel Set w/Axle
- Position: Rear
- Fits: ProTeam GoCartVac battery-powered cart vacuum
- Parts list reference: Item 39, Emerson GoCartVac parts list
- Sold as: One set, axle included
- Type: OEM ProTeam replacement part
Related parts on the same machine
The front wheel is a separate part number, 106298, listed by ProTeam as Wheel Set, Front. The cart frame itself is 106213, mounting hardware is 106214, and hardware for the base legs is 834669. If the impact that took out the rear wheels was significant, inspect the frame before fitting new ones.
Frequently asked questions
Does 106297 include the axle?
Yes. ProTeam's part name for 106297 is Wheel Set, Rear w/Axle, and it is supplied as one set.
How many wheels are in the set?
ProTeam supplies 106297 as a rear wheel set. Because set contents can vary by production run, send us your model and serial number and we will confirm exactly what ships before you order.
Does this fit the front position?
No. The front wheel is published separately as 106298.
Can I replace these myself?
This is one of the more approachable repairs on the machine and is routinely done in-house. Support the cart safely before removing the axle.
Is this an OEM ProTeam part?
Yes. 106297 is the genuine ProTeam part number from the Emerson GoCartVac parts list.
About Discount Cleaning Products
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized ProTeam dealer, and we sell genuine OEM ProTeam parts rather than look-alike substitutes. Replacement parts for long-running commercial machines are easy to get wrong, so if you are not certain this is the right number for your unit, send us your model and serial number and a US-based person here will check it against the manufacturer's parts list before you order. We would rather spend five minutes confirming a part than have you install the wrong one.
