I bought a new woods RM-500 mower in 1980. Deck rusted out by 1991. I had a new deck made out of 304-SSt to RM600 dimensions and had the gear box frame galvanized and the cover plates made from 316 SSt. The spindles interchanged but the blade mounting hardware was changed to RM 600. This was >20 years ago and it may never wear out (never painted either). Still in great shape. I mow 5 acres and my wife's 1 acre occasionally. Replaced some bolts last year with SSt.
Point being, woods rotating parts are heavy duty but the materials of construction for frames etc. will rust. They expect their decks to rust and be replaced every so often. I think a deck could be made out of regular steel then galvanized with similar results (concern about warping though with hot dipping).
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