How to fix broken shredder wheel?

[DeveloperMCD]

My 6' shredder's wheel seems to have busted out of the metal itself. It looks like welding is the only way to fix it, if welding is even an option in a case like this.
I looked at replacement wheels, but you only get the part I already have: I could take off the 4 bolts (remove the plate) and that's what I'd get in the mail for my replacement wheel. So can I weld this, or do I need to start over with a whole new wheel assembly?

Pictures are critical in a case like this, so I have provided some.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

My 6' shredder's wheel seems to have busted out of the metal itself. It looks like welding is the only way to fix it, if welding is even an option in a case like this.
I looked at replacement wheels, but you only get the part I already have: I could take off the 4 bolts (remove the plate) and that's what I'd get in the mail for my replacement wheel. So can I weld this, or do I need to start over with a whole new wheel assembly?

Pictures are critical in a case like this, so I have provided some.

Google 'brushcutter wheel hub' and you'll see several options. You'll need to match the axle size and bolt circle. Tractor Supply or Rural King may be a source.

Or weld it back up. A little wobble shouldn't hurt, just keep it under 65.

 

[jaxs]

I see what you mean. If it were possible to buy only parts that broke that would be the way to go. Rather than buy a complete assembly I'd weld it back together or possibly cut a new plate to weld onto axle/hub.

 

[jyoutz]

I see what you mean. If it were possible to buy only parts that broke that would be the way to go. Rather than buy a complete assembly I'd weld it back together or possibly cut a new plate to weld onto axle/hub.

That actually looks like a simple thing to weld. Last summer I hung up the tail wheel on a stump and completely bent the assembly and the pivot rod. The wheel itself was fine. I had a friend of mine who has a metal fabrication shop build an entire new assembly including the pivot rod re-using only the wheel. It works great but it was beyond my welding skills to build this.

 

[jaxs]

That actually looks like a simple thing to weld. Last summer I hung up the tail wheel on a stump and completely bent the assembly and the pivot rod. The wheel itself was fine. I had a friend of mine who has a metal fabrication shop build an entire new assembly including the pivot rod re-using only the wheel. It works great but it was beyond my welding skills to build this.

You are probably right but there's evidence it might not last long. That white spray paint makes me think it has been rewelded before. Noticing how it snapped suggests plate may be something far different to A36 hot rolled steel plate we expect for this application. There's no way of knowing without some forensics but stranger things happen with low budget equipment. As small as that plate is I could see a small manufacture buying drops from a production plant. Said plant could have an application calling for aloeid plate which doesn't like to be welded. If this wheel could jeopardize life or property in event of failure I would be urging op to have this inspected by someone with metallurgy training before welding on it and returning to service.

Does that explain why I mentioned possibility of cutting a new plate?