#1 Best Chute Blocker That Every Lawn Mower Needs

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Make sure you guys watch all the way to end, too funny! If you guys have questions, leave them down below and Kory and I can do our best to answer them!

[@limitlessworx5724]

I have the cub cadet RZT L 54 which Shute blocker do u have for it ?

[@byronrobinson8633]

I bought two earlier this year and love it. I’m not good on the mechanic side and I easily put mine on two different mowers in about a hour. If you are a decent handyman you could do two mowers in 45 minutes easily. Definitely would recommend them.

[@cassiehall2090]

I put this on my mower last fall and I LOVE IT! I am a woman and I was able to install it myself. I use it everyday out on my lawns. It is well worth the money and also the 3 holes that I had to drill in my deck.

[@cdy291]

I got one last year from Ballard for my Ferris and was not pleased at all. Never could set it up to be usable. Got one with a foot control this year and it works much better

[@campoffthemap8307]

I like the simplicity of this and the price - but I LOVE my GrassFlap’s. Fast and easy to tap the foot pedal and I can feather it to wherever I want too, all while keeping both hands on the sticks. Also, we’ve got lots of low trees and you don’t have a handle to worry about snagging. I do like the all metal construction of this one for sure though.

[@LawnCareNinja]

Installed the chute blocker last year on my 60" Turf Tracer. It's saved me on so many yards with having cars parked next to the curb and mowing wet grass, not spraying mulch beds and also not spraying a house with grass. Only issue I have is that the handle with the extension does not reach to me while I am operating it so I have to go to neutral and move the chute up or down. Minor complaint on an otherwise excellent product!

[@nater1981]

Bought one using Brian’s 10 and have absolutely loved mine.

[@dexewing1]

Loving all these recent video's with Kory! Ballard Products fill an important niche in the mower accessory market and he is just crushin' it! Love seeing great people who have passion, succeed and just blow it out of the water.

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

I’ve ordered two this season! All our zero turns run them now! 🔥🔥

[@jeremybruce654]

Grass flap is hands free and easier to work with in my opinion with a stander

[@williamhiggins8525]

Great video, amazing product. Sorry for the late comment, I have been very busy. I still look forward to watching them whenever they come out.

[@douglaspost5097]

I just got this Advance chute blocker. You're right that it's open most of the time. I'm sure if you're mowing lawns every week it'll work great. The problem I'm finding is that if you only mow every two weeks, it tends to leave a very pronounced ridge of clippings. It's not the chute blocker fault. We've been having a ton of rain so in two weeks the lawns are pretty high and thick so subsequently the ridge of clippings is pretty bad. Not quite sure how to handle that. My wife and I are retired and only mow 24 lawns and only one is an every week lawn. Having said that, I'm glad I got it to prevent shooting rocks, hickory nuts (on one lawn in the fall) and the mulched flower beds. Again, about half of the lawns we do, the people are only there every couple of weeks or even once a month so they don't want the lawns mowed every week. One account I've only met a couple of times in 4 years. Plus we're in the country not suburbia so the lawns are comprised of whatever happened to grow. Most folks are just happy if their lawns are green. One guy has a lawn that was once a potato field. Talk about a bumpy ride! I don't think they put a lot of effort into smoothing it out. It's a completely different mowing experience than most lawn mowing videos I see in cities or the 'burbs on KZbin. You do make some outstanding products. I got a Darwin's Grip a year ago and absolutely love it. Keep up the good work.

[@Taylorlover79]

Awesome. In the market and was torn between this and the chute blocker for my Ferris. You helped me make up my mind. Thanks brother.

[@clevercloverlawncare5066]

*Update? Thanks.

[@raymondlivingston4217]

Had the advance chute it was ok, now I run the green guard chute blocker it is a game changer I will never go back to the advance chute. The green guard gives you the option to get a magnetic bracket so you don't have to drill holes in your deck.

[@Christian_Fuhrman]

Been using the advance shoot system for about 1 1/2 seasons not really any complaints about it. Jesus bless y’all.

[@JamesZ1025]

Grass flap for standers! Just makes sense to keep your hands on the controls

[@reubenscott6253]

Just bought one using Brian’s 10

[@Taylorlover79]

Ordered mine last night. Thanks Kory and thanks for the code Brian!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks for the support too 🙏

[@michaelkelley1177]

Awesome product. I got one last year!

[@grngrss265]

I've used their power lockers for years and love them. Recently swapped the fleet and bought several new ones. Their measurements for the tires are way off. Still love the wheel locks but they need to reevaluate the measurements and what mowers to use them on. Running 2 Grandstands and the new HDX proline. All tires the same size and the medium locker is way too big. Also bought the cup holder. It flew off the mower on an open trailer in less than a half day. Gonna try the x-blades for fall cleanups using the Red Magic Maxfill on the Grandstands. I run mulch kits on the proline and a Grandstand and the Matador chute blocker on the other Grandstand which seems far superior than this. The Matador allows me to use a bagger when needed and no holes to drill. It may be only available for Grandstands though.

[@williammoore5452]

I’m buy 2 more love the advance chute system

[@MrJconneriam]

The problem I ran into with the Advanced Chute Blocker is that the handle rubs against the hose and wears a hole in it when open. On some mowers, the handle also gets very hot because the exhaust blows out that side right onto the handle. That's why I switched to the "Grass Flap" with the foot peddle.

[@twzagame]

We run those on our scags. They work great, just be careful of the handle with low objects and mowing close. If you forget the handle is there you might hit it on something

[@gerardpoirier7920]

Great video on adding a advanced chute blocker. Thanks Jerry from Attention to Detail. 🤣😅

[@Dale.Nienow]

Great video Brain, I have the quick chute for my toros and I love them the lever mounts right next to the height adjustment, and no cables!

[@judah2011]

Will this work for a Scag V-Ride stand up 48 inch? Can I still alternate and use my catcher?

[@brianherron5400]

I have advance chute blocker for bad boy and it works great 👍.

[@logansimpson305]

Great video I like the advance chute blocker

[@jackiehall8630]

For sure the best investment for your mower.

[@Fourseasons-wi3vp]

Hello I watch were videos all the time I am thinking about Start up a lawn care Business. Did some ideas and what I need to do First and then go for there.

[@CZAnthonyX]

This thing is awesome! I'll have to pick one up! Keep up the great work Brian! Have a good one!

[@treyvonlanwservice6860]

Awesome video bro 👍

[@billmccallion6542]

I had already purchased and installed a Qwikchute on my Wright ZK 61. Wish I had seen this before I bought that. Wondering if drilling some small holes in the qwikchute wood give me similar results. Anything has to be better than leaving a long line of grass that happens now when the qwikchute is in the closed position. .

[@Epicgarbagecollector]

It blows my mind that people want that big handle sticking up while they are mowing. It also blows my mind that more people don’t use Grass Flaps. In my opinion they are by far the best option on the market. Brian I really think if you did a comparison video between the two you would be surprised how much more you like the Grass Flap. The Grass Flap also works with the accelerator bagger bracket. I have nothing against Kory or his products I just don’t think the Grass Flap gets enough attention for how excellent of a product it is.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I personally just wouldn’t want to deal with cables breaking. I’ve seen the GF for ages, but I’ve heard everyone say the cables don’t last, and for me that’s a big turn off, that’s all. Thanks for sharing tho! Maybe one day we can do a comparison.

[@campoffthemap8307]

Absolutely love mine. They’ve saved us a ton of time and are super easy to use. I went GrassFlap because I wanted to keep both hands on the sticks and I didn’t want a handle to get caught on stuff.

[@tjw5747]

@@campoffthemap8307 I prefer the grass flap as well. Being able to open and close it without stopping is a game changer. Also being able to open it part ways while mowing is nice. I wish it had the holes though to see if it really stops the trail of grass when closed. Had mine for about 4 years now, no issues.

[@dannyjohnson9628]

I just sent back the grass flap soon as I got it in the box. For me I didn't appreciate a company sending you a bunch of pieces and tell you to make your own chute blocker my friend had to use a blow torch and a rubber mallet to bend the bracket on his to fit on his new Scag. I went with qwikchite because molded to your mower straight out the box. The other thing I didn't like grass flap is when I pressed the foot pedal on my friend mower it really didn't work that great too much adjusting needed.

[@mikewoodbury7248]

Brian I’m running a z2 Ferris stander. I do have an accelerator box. I’m tossed up between this advanced chute or the high lift blades and delete kit??

[@clevercloverlawncare5066]

What did you do?

[@Derek-tk4wf]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered the Advanced Chute Blocker for my Ferris.

[@clevercloverlawncare5066]

How is it working out?

[@bobertkungfu1034]

Amazing I love it

[@JonsDailyHustle]

I'm actually very interested in this sheet blocker. I currently run the OCD by exmark and don't really like it too much, might have to give this one a try 🤔

[@meegstomtom]

My exmark dealer doesn't even sell the exmark chute blocker. But the stock the foot operated grass flap brand. And I love mine. They didn't care for the exmark brand ether. Lol

[@dannydeshler4327]

Ballard's stuff is the best. I use the ACS and the new Maint jack with my Hustler X-One...great, super high quality items. It seems Ballard really does test the hell out of this stuff before putting it on the website.

[@scat999]

Grass flap is the best hands down

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Those are great, it’s just frustrating from what I hear about the cables constantly breaking.

[@Sblack8123]

They are awesome!! Been running them for 3 years and never had a cable break. If they break it’s a cheap and quick fix.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Good to know!

[@kevinrichards9460]

@@Sblack8123 Same here been running it 3 years with no problems. I like having the foot pedal to operate the chute instead reaching over to grab it. Only thing I don't like about the grass flap is that when running it closed mowing a lot of leaves or grass it'll blow itself open. They all leave a trail when you close them off so I just make another pass back the other way over it or feather it out with the back pack blower.

[@grngrss265]

Aside from the customer service sucks. He only responds to emails once a day. I emailed him back 3 minutes after I received his. 24 hrs later I got a reply. 4 days spent trying to get a replacement part. I gave up and yanked the POS.

[@curbud5947]

If you could buy ONE stand on mower. Would you go wright stander X 48? Or exmark staris s series 52?

[@dineen5214]

Ending made my day - funny! Okay, can you show me Chute-Blocker in the field/action video ? Much appreciate these vids, keep them coming with Kory's line. Thank You both !!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Kory has a bunch on their KZbin channel!

[@toddbehrends1373]

I run the chute blocker on both of my Grand Stands. I love them. I also run the accelerator baggers. I just open up the chute blocker and pop on the bagger! One question, not related to this video, I just got a 16 X 6.5 enclosed and need to know where did you get the spare tire holder? I got a spare with mine and need some where to put it out of the way. Thanks

[@clevercloverlawncare5066]

Chute blocker? Which brand?

[@1175drh]

Does it work with new 60 ferris? Does handle interfere on rider?

[@andrewhilton7557]

Nothing is better than qwuikshute….

[@SebastianHernandez-wf8sp]

If i have the accelerator industry bagger attachment on my Scag VR2, will the chute be in the way?

[@austindenney1384]

Love mine would like one that has a foot pedal the would fit the bagger. Nice when bagging to mulch up first the toss the bagger to pick the leaves up. I mow about a acre but have a lot of island mulched bed so I am constantly opening and closing it.

[@meegstomtom]

I love my food operated grass flap

[@russellcornelius5128]

Brain ? I have a gravely pro turn 260 is there a shoot blocker and grass catcher that uses the same mounting bracket for quick switch over and release your thoughts and knowledge would be greatly appreciated thanks again your videos are awesome

[@ballardinc7510]

Unfortunately each one mounts on separately but they can be used together without removing either one. Thanks

[@Thelawnguy94]

I need to get a catch pro so I can make some money in the fall season!

[@MJorgy5]

That Ferris costs as much as my truck, van and car.. COMBINED. She's a beaut though!

[@firstname6208]

Ya, not so much. Those big sit downs are $5k more at least. The king tiger, the mdx and big ferris are rediculous expensive.

[@LawnCareNinja]

I just bought a 32" Staris-E, I hope you are coming out with one that'll fit that mower!

[@schaeferlawncarepropertyma4898]

Bad boy mowers makes the advanced chute blocker and it blows my mind that they don't make one for a 32" or 36" decks.

[@Jaytex95]

Any plans to make this chute available for the Ferris FW15?

[@bradleypatin9235]

Powermates electric are awesome though. They break easily, but are easily fixed too.

[@james6752]

Is it worth buying a lawn stripper for a Honda push mower

[@easeshot655]

What I notice is that the advance chute it doesn’t get that close to a stander platform with the lever, does that show when you use it? Doesn’t the qwickchute get closer to the operator?

[@kx5008]

What kind of 2 stroke oil do you use?

[@C10chevy85]

Does this work on Exmark Staris 52" and does it have a foot controller? Also, how do you keep grass from clumping when closed for a short time? Thanks

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yes it should work just fine with the ultracut 4 series deck. It clumps a little but they all do.

[@C10chevy85]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance thanks man! Is there an optional foot lever that could be installed into the standing platform?

[@TheCitizen1776]

Hey Brian do you know where I can see what mowers it doesn’t work with?

[@davidrenfro5756]

Does the shoot blocker have a kinda half setting....example with it wide open to could hit a rock up at a 40 degree angle to fly a mile...ish...so will this one have a setting kinda straight out like a tradition shoot to keep debri low?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I’ll have to let Kory weigh in

[@brianhammond2560]

What is the name of the website? I’ve listened 10 times still can’t make it out ballards something or other.

[@austinbarthel6032]

Hey Brian, I am 14 years old and was wondering if this chute blocker would fit a Toro Myride 50" since the deck has a cutout on the top of it. Thanks!

[@ballardinc7510]

Unfortunately not… has to have the squared off chute opening. Thanks

[@Elvis241000]

What is the website to order one? I need one for a 2021 Scag Patriot 52” Deck. Thank you!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

www.Ballard-Inc.com, and code Brians10 saves 10%. Rock on!

[@alohasolarpanelcleaning9281]

Does it stop/slow rocks from flying?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Totally

[@lindmando]

Great product. But I refuse to drill three holes in my deck. Plain and simple.

[@cpchevyboy]

Just tried to order the advance chute blocker with your code name and it doesn't register with Brians 10.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

“Brians10” all one word 👊

[@cpchevyboy]

Just purchased it. Thanks brother for showing us something better than QWIKCHUTE blocker.

[@colton5729]

So can you put the Advanced chute system on the deck along with a catch pro?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup!

[@firstname6208]

Personal opinion, I have had several including the ACS, prefer the qwik chute. Definitely would not mow with out an ocdc.

[@mickeymallette2663]

Does it stick out past the deck when in the up position? I’d still like to be able to get up near a fence line when the blocker is up.

[@ballardinc7510]

You can adjust it to go past center with a touch of modification, but you should always have your non chute side along fences or other structures / objects. Thanks

[@mickeymallette2663]

@@ballardinc7510 Thank you! In my situation I’m just talking about pasture fences with nothing i can hit on the other side and it is more advantageous for me to cut chute to the fence on my first past, so I don’t have to cut over the grass cut from the fence line on my next pass. BTW, I just received my high lift blades and look forward to using them.

[@martin.garcia5889]

The chute blocker is fine and all the problem I'm having is with the catch pro. The catch pro is well made and well designed and in my opinion is a top quality product, but the adapter that comes with it to bolt on to your mower is a whole different story. For starters its made out of aluminum when it should be made out of steel. I've went through 2 of them already and both broke on me when using it for the first time. The adapter needs to made out of something a lot more hard and durable. If your mower does not need the adapter, by all means you should get the catch pro but if your mower does need the adapter I would not recommend this product to you at all.

[@ballardinc7510]

Sorry to hear this… we have had a few bend but not compared to the amount we’ve sent out. We are testing stainless steel brackets now. Thanks

[@billygreen3515]

I need one for my lesco walk behind 😂

[@samogden3834]

Hey, i didnt get a response on the last video, I’m a kid trying to do lawncare, what’s the best way to get customer? I just ended my time with my 1st customer.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey Sam. Word of mouth, flyers, postcards, and creating a free google my business listing work best for us!

[@samogden3834]

Ok tanks for y’all’s advice! It helps a ton.

[@johnslawnseasttn4489]

Best advice is do good work and ppl will see it and they will want your service. This can be a dog eat dog industry but its hard to argue when you have the reputation to back up your work

[@samogden3834]

Jeez didn’t expect all these responses! All love!

[@bradnewcomb1]

I have a 32 inch Snapper Pro! I need one for it if @ballards needs a beta tester :)

[@grumpy1311]

This is the 1/5 cost of a new sliding glass door ... I know from experience! 😬 Just ordered this unit for our new Scag Zero Turn , can't wait! 🍃🌱🌿

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

🔥

[@yarddawg6151]

😂 great point!

[@greatwhiteswag]

Kory looking pretty stout on that TRT

[@tylersmith1194]

Do they make or sell dethatching bars and dethatcher for front of a zero turn look like it on the front of the scag.

[@ballardinc7510]

Check out Dttach brand. They have some great gear.

[@tylersmith1194]

@@ballardinc7510 how can I order multiple things its not letting me on the website I wanna order a bunch of stuff for TJS Lawn Care in Traverse City MI

[@ballardinc7510]

@@tylersmith1194 on our website? Just put each item in the cart and continue shipping button. Thanks

[@tylersmith1194]

@@ballardinc7510 okay I found it! So what's the difference between THE WORX (3 Razor & 3 Ripper) 6 Blades with 3 X-Blade Adapters and Ripper (mulching) 3 Pack with X-Blade Adapters (3) combo?

[@Rcmiller]

Bough one those years ago when they first came out and was not a big fan. But that was 10 years ago.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

No problem!

[@GPS.GhostPirateSloan]

Cool product- Douchie shirt lmao

[@chasecarter1170]

EZ Chute is hard to beat. No drilling holes in the machine, simple ergonomic design, quick and efficient to open and close. Ive yet to find any reason for me to use anything else for my x series.

[@flintsrt8]

Do they make it for the Hustler Raptor SD.

[@ballardinc7510]

With the fabricated deck and squared off chute opening. Thanks

[@flintsrt8]

@@ballardinc7510 thanks, so that’s a no

[@vaughnwesterby5162]

Is there an update for Exmark blade availability Razor 15/16 20 1/2” ?

[@ballardinc7510]

Late summer unfortunately. Sorry!

[@vaughnwesterby5162]

@@ballardinc7510 thanks

[@ericlenzi2718]

Liked it but my handle broke off my quick chute is still working fine

[@unclejimmyray]

2 Hustler ZTR + 2 Advanced Chute Blockers = the only way I mow...

[@bppowers7481]

Does this work on exmark lazer z?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup!

[@benknotes9450]

Is there an even shorter handle for the zero turns?

[@ballardinc7510]

You could easily shorten it and put the grip back on. Thanks

[@shawnkinney717]

Qwikchute is best, no cables, motors or bs

[@beardedguardian71]

Ask corey to come up with an indestructable trash picker upper tool. I cant seem to find a sollid one.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Lol amen to that

[@NewVisionLCS]

The Advanced Chute System chute blocker is junk. Watch my video on the review I did on it for my Gravely ZT HD48. Unless they changed their manufacturing process, the flap is not flat causing blow back. It took a $5.00 fix from Lowes or Home Depot to fix mine.

[@hunterslawnsmichaelhunter1568]

Started mowing the end of April this year did a video on it you can see it here on KZbin look me up it's works very well no bs no games everything he is true.

[@michaelcrowers6628]

brian do you have a coupon code for ballard so they know you sent me

[@michaelcrowers6628]

nevermind its Brians10 I got it I was putting in brian 10.

[@danielcolfer4671]

Shoot doesn’t open all the way vertical. That can be a problem. Those holes get plugged real quick. Drilling holes? Rust waiting to happen. Installation is not as easy as he makes it sound.

[@jordanweaver1443]

These run $200 on ebay. Its important to ensure the plate is tight against mower or grass blows in your lap

[@ballardinc7510]

They come from us on there as well. With Brian’s code you pay $190 delivered from our website. Thanks

[@robbycassidy4240]

Didn't see exmark Quest 48 on the list.

[@paulpierret4921]

Wish it had different open positions like 1/4 and 1/2 open

[@ballardinc7510]

On the larger unit you can set the cam lock to hold it open 1/4” to let some grass out on the bottom. Thanks

[@jonathanhanek2812]

good job Gents. You separated me from my moldy money

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Lol 🙏

[@grizzly--vv1lh]

Would it fit a john deere x360

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Kory can weigh in I’m sure!

[@ballardinc7510]

Unfortunately not… you need the 7 Iron commercial deck on the Deere machines. Thanks

[@grizzly--vv1lh]

@@ballardinc7510 thanks for the response

[@andersenlandscaping2592]

Any one have experience with the EZ Chute vs the advanced chute by Ballard?

[@chasecarter1170]

I've not used the Ballard chute, EZ Chute is the easiest and most ergonomic design I've used and I see no reason to use any other for my own personal machines. Super simple install/design, nothing to really go wrong with them other than potential bending of the upright bar holder thing but really you should never be in a situation to bend that piece to begin with unless you're putting yourself up against fences or walls etc. Ez chute is a good one 🤷👍

[@chadreynolds6285]

Why can you not design it to open all the way instead of sticking out?

[@mattthomison4656]

I'm surprised he hasn't been hit with a cease and desist order from a col brands that I will not name.

[@jbsservicesllc8336]

Sorry Brian,I have to disagree with you. Grass flap is the bomb. Don’t need to drill holes you don’t have a lever sticking up to where you have to take your hands off of the equipment. I have been running my grass flap on my turf tiger for three seasons, I have had no issues. The best 300 bucks I’ve spent on my business so far

[@adamkohn2610]

Can’t tell me there built to last when mine bent the hinges after 2 weeks. I ran it open 90% of the time. The spring wouldn’t even hold it open. 🤣🤣

[@hunterslawnsmichaelhunter1568]

Maybe a install problem. Not trying to beat you up.

[@adamkohn2610]

@@hunterslawnsmichaelhunter1568 nah man I put it on the way they said. I mow a lot of bumpy fields and it just doesn’t hold up to my abuse 🤣