Hi Jason, you are placing so much importance on the plastic end caps.....mine on the SB 45 are original...and the machine is over 30 years old....and in season I mow sometimes twice a week...you are tempted by a machine that have very few spare parts available; was an absolute failure, has more bits on it made of plastic, nylon etc...has a 'V' belt drive and no cutter clutch....and a plastic rear catcher....there is more to a SB 45 than the front roller, but if that is your wish, mate....go for it!
