Mower blade drastic difference and what is best for your yard and your mower. Oregon, Scag, Gravely,

[@janetrandle6882]

Nice way to give customer service and be humble.

[@fuelediowa]

Oh thank you! I greatly appreciate such kind words. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I hope you have an amazing day!

[@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd]

Same

[@frankarango4071]

Realizing I'm getting old being fascinated by a video about lawnmower blades. Good video.

[@kresdubbin3541]

Me to

[@Scoondog]

Lol brother ur not alone

[@BAMBAM3316]

I'm just irritated that my catch bag doesn't fill with either of the two blades I already own.

[@Krumholt]

Hahahhahaha Same here old man!!!

[@jonesfactor9]

I know right… me too🤣😂✌️

[@mtnman7776]

You mentioned you had background music in another, similar video = THANK YOU for leaving out the background music. Much appreciated.

[@bruceallen2862]

I concur. Nice informative vid. No annoying music. Your Chauffeur J Bruce, Hollywood North

[@fuelediowa]

No problem! Glad you watched this video then. Have an awesome weekend when you get to it.

[@stevegraves2968]

Thank you. I enjoy to the point information and no music. Nothing worse then not being able to hear the narration. Like many television programs.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I love the Oregon Gator G5a Blades on my ExMark 52". High lift, mulching & carbon tipped makes my yard look beautiful. It discharges that wet grass & prevents build up under the deck. Great blades. My yard is 3.5 acres

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I never watch your first video on this subject, this video with no music is great!

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. I am glad you enjoyed this. It really makes my day. Have a fantastic day my friend!

[@mm2024-7]

After trying most of these blades in the past, I’ve come to realize the OEM John Deere blades (GY20852) cut and mulch the best overall and tend to give the grass the best overall appearance. I have a larger JD E170(triple blade system) so it’s 16 inch x 3 blades.

[@JM-rf3lv]

Nice to know the actual differences. I figured out gator style blades Don’t cut as clean in spring when grass is green and juicy. I use a high lift blade and around mid June when it dries out I replace it with a set of gator blades. Works well in my area.

[@billmalec]

Straight to the point. Thanks. Edit: no talking with the hands(that drives me nuts), no unnecessary verbage, no unnecessary hype, no crappy music(or some in the background 😉), no one minute lead in, no....

[@supergrowler521]

Sounds like you should try making a video yourself

[@billmalec]

@@supergrowler521 you do realize I was complimenting him, right?

[@supergrowler521]

@@billmalec I certainly do. As I was you; which you maybe don’t realise. You just hit the nail with your critique, summing up what the better vids should be like for max comprehension.

[@deannadler9917]

Had a lawn mower shop for 20 years. The gator blade is the best thing since sliced bread. They are mulching blades. In the south where we have a lot of sand, they last about twice as long as regular blades. You won't have so much long blades of grass discharging. Grass almost dissapears. Regular high lift blades are for bagging.

[@gorillatrail]

I had to go with a low lift blade 1 acre of sandy yard destroys blades in no time.

[@wildbill23c]

I run the Gator blades as well, I mulch most of the time here in southwest Idaho. The OEM blades on my lawn tractor are fine, just standard high lift blades, but started mulching, and got my first set of Gator blades and haven't used anything else the past 4 years. I have G5 and G6 blades, the G6 blades are slightly heavier duty than the G5 that's the only difference with those. I can't see the need to run my high lift blades anymore, the G5 and G6 blades do a great job of getting the grass clippings out of the deck when I'm not mulching so I don't see using the high lift blades for my needs anymore. I got into mulching because I got tired of dealing with raking leaves. Since switching to the Gator blades I haven't needed a rake. The Gator mulching blades just make leaves disappear. They do great for that, and they do great for general mulching duties during the rest of the cutting season.

[@davidgeorge8172]

Gator blades are all I use since 2012 on my John Deere X749 with 62" Deck mowing 1.6 acres sometimes 2X a week.

[@allandonald6248]

I just find you can't use the gator blade if you let the grass grow more than an inch. My customers who over fertlize force me the change my blade out because they bog down so easily.

[@mccartneystuart]

New to riding lawnmowers, recently moved rural. I have a 09 lt4000 42" craftsman and a 04 gt5000 48" craftsman the prior owners left behind. The 09 runs fine, had to do some maintenance on the 04 to get it going as it hadn't ran in over 10 years. Now it's purring. The gt has the bagger system, I keep as much clippings as possible for compost, I mow about 3.5 acres. Question is: because I use the bagger, what lift size blades is most optimal for this type of mowing? Thanks for any input.

[@patmason7276]

Good coverage of the blades. Didn't know they had a blade to help with sand erosion. Cool

[@lobbyrobby]

Thank you for this. I was just sharpening the blades on my riding lawn mower and I noticed most of the wings were pretty much worn down. We end up driving across gravel occasionally while mowing so now I know why that's happening. I'm due for some new blades so now I know what to look for. Thanks

[@fuelediowa]

Glad this video was useful for you. Thank you for sharing.

[@gyffjogofl7676]

Im glad you mentioned grass turning to slurry

[@douglastiffany9910]

I use a 48” scag, love my mulching blade. But I only mow my lawn, when dry. Keep all blades sharp. Thanks for video 👍👍

[@vicientedeloach2246]

Hey, I just purchased a Scag 48", it's on the way, hope I chose well. I purchased their Hurricane mulch kit but I was curious if I could have just installed mulching blades and the discharge blocking plate. I was curious about your setup, information is limited for me. Appreciate the feedback.

[@wildbill23c]

@@vicientedeloach2246 You'll be dead and the Scag will still be running. Did a full tune-up on my uncle's old belt drive walk behind Scag 36" a couple years ago, its from 1989. New belts, blades, carburetor, oil, fuel, spark plug, a new idler pulley for the transmission, and it was running like new again. Still striping lawns with no effort. Got the tune up done, and took it out the next day and cut a yard that was severely overgrown with 3 foot tall grass/weeds, one pass and it was all knocked down...no 2nd pass needed. Not bad for a 30+ year old mower.

[@guyeakin9479]

I just learned more about blades than I ever knew. I do tune up's on pushers, kind of a hobby , I really like working on 'em. Thanks for the info.

[@fuelediowa]

That is awesome. I am glad you where able to find this useful. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@garyjohnson4575]

Second one is the only one I've ever seen, I can't mow wet, I mulch cut, had no idea there were specific blades for a mower. My Craftsman is as old as l am, but starts with one pull, that little plastic carb is sheer genius! It's name is Mighty Mow.... I'll die with my mower in my hand, or for as long as I can walk, who needs a gardener!! (You do old man.)

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

I been using oregon gator blades for over 10 years, on a 48” crapsman. they rock!

[@dennisweyant96]

lollipop

[@n2omike]

Gator Blades are GARBAGE when it comes to mowing grass. They are generally made of thicker metal for mowing over branches, etc... but for plain grass mowing, they are easily eclipsed by plain high lift blades. I bought a set, and took them off after one day.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

@@n2omike good to know. I have plenty of hp for mowing pasture and lawn. Let the horses on a couple acres at a time, then when I move them I like to mow it a 4in and let it grow for a few weeks before moving them back into it. I also like to mow into the woods but I have to take big John deere with the rake on and maneuver the trees to try and get all the sticks. If I put those gators on the old tractor I can just use that for the woods then and keep my big cub for the real stuff. 25hp Kohler pro motor, zforce S with the 54in fabricated deck. Cuts amazing and at around 8mph, but it is doing 9 to 10 acres a week. I generally use my big John deere for snow but I have chains and a plow and it works really good in the snow. I do better in the snow with that zero turn with the steering wheel than I would a conventional tractor because the motor is in the rear.

[@DaveyBlue32]

If you have a three blade deck design... the real deal is that your discharge blade is a Gator blade... you want the other two blades to be high lift blades to keep your deck clean actually... your discharge is mulched up some but you can still stripe a lawn quite well... we pro’s have been running this setup for years with great success...😂😂😂

[@Anthony-rv3hr]

I just put Gator blades on my mower and I think they did a terrible job. I got tons of clippings and the lawn wasn't smoothly cut. Looked like it was 2 days after a cut. It's like I would have to go over it twice to get the same results I got from my old blades.

[@martinschulz9381]

some good info.. I've been chopping up my leaves with the mower for many years and I can say that you don't have to chop them real fine. Just break them up a bit and they will quickly decompose. I chop them a few times as the leaves fall so there's less volume.

[@PappyNet01]

Thanks. I have been looking for replacement blades for my lawn tractor and it is tough to find. We own a Cub Cadet Enduro XT1 LT-46 that we purchased in July 2017: I think our year model is actually a 2016. I am being forced to become a better DIY Guy [sometimes I like it and sometimes I hate it] because I trusted a local shop that actually ripped us off - I paid for a tune-up and blade sharpening and did not get the service. I have only recently learned about the sand blade. The sand blade in the video looks way different than the Cub Cadet sand blade that I looked at yesterday.

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Becoming more hands on and DIY is almost a must in this day and age. Small engine repair has a real hard time keeping or even finding skilled techs.

[@slee6261]

Thanks for the video! Great information here. Didn't have any issues with background noise.

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@TejasToolMan]

Great video, esp the part about the sand blade thats a must have for me here in Texas

[@bnorby213]

Informative. Did you run a mile before this video? Take a breather, you got me catching my breath 😂😂😂

[@elderfarms]

I figured the same, but his hands explain a lot

[@anthony-ju6qo]

Since your so fast to critique, do your own without a script.. non stop. It's not easy.

[@meangreen7389]

@@anthony-ju6qo - So says the pot to the kettle.

[@ericsmith-sx8xi]

Last time I did that,I had a heart attack. That breathing was a warning for me.

[@criagcundiff2469]

Thank you. Just about to order my 1st set of replacement blades for my Exmark 0-turn and wasn't sure what to get. As I'm out in the country & mowing about 2 acres, I'm not concerned about a really beautiful "golf course" lawn. I have a lot of trees, mostly pines, & a few Maples & oaks. Thinking I'm going with a Gator blade to better chop up the leaves and pine cones. 👍

[@rherman9085]

Thanks for getting rid of the background music. You are sharing us your knowledge, not running a DISCO.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

Hope your doing well bud! Youve really helped me here so if youever need anything dont hesitate to ask stay up bro

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you I greatly appreciate it. You comments on my videos is more help than you realize. Thank you for taking the time to comment I so greatly appreciate it.

[@brianadams1907]

Have you thought about playing some back round music in your videos ? Haha ! Just kidding you. Thanks for the explanation on the different types of blades. Well done.

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@jimgarrett7078]

Thank you for the clear and concise explanation. Very well done.

[@destroytheilluminati770]

i bought some cryogenically treated mower blades once and they seem to last about twice as long between sharpenings, hold an edge pretty good

[@royalway12]

Where did you find them. I have to sharpen every other mow.

[@destroytheilluminati770]

@@royalway12 i found them on ebay and they were for a john deere tractor/mower, cant remember who had them though

[@pauldiesel4582]

Oregon Gator blades were a night and day difference in cutting tall grass with a push mower I trim with. With the factory Toro blade the mower would stall out. With the Gator blade it was like it gained another 4-5 horsepower!

[@artschulte1897]

Good explanation of the blades no idea what the lift was really used for

[@fuelediowa]

I am really glad you found it useful. Thank you for taking the time to comment to let me know.

[@christophermoore5190]

I thought it was very useful but not sure what the lift is used for exactly. High lift vs low lift?

[@theodorelabby4318]

@@christophermoore5190 I'm pretty sure it's how hard it pulls the blades of grass up with vacuum to cut them evenly

[@03757]

My Toro lawnmower and my Honda and Briggs Stratton 500 series are equipped with mulching blade always keep it sharp Reliable machines!

[@fuelediowa]

Thanks for sharing

[@03757]

@@fuelediowa greetings from Winnipeg Canada 🇨🇦

[@robc.5745]

I've been using Gator blades for years ,I've had them on 4 mowers ,push and riders and they are the best I think for my $$, Work well when bagging or discharging. Thanks for posting .

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Love my gator blades yes you need to do a wash out if it’s wet.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Don't mow wet grass.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@dwanpyrtle3134 sometimes you have too. Plus grass is 90 percent water.

[@whatfreedom7]

Bought me a set of the G5’s since I couldn’t locate G6’s. So far I’m pleased with them. They are thick vs other blades I’ve bought and the high lift seems to chop the grass finer and the wife complains less. Now I’d like to add a mulching plug to the mower.

[@wildbill23c]

The G6 blades are slightly heavier duty than the G5's, no real need to get the G6 blades. I have a set of both and can't tell any difference between the 2 on my lawn tractor. Both do an equally good job of mulching. I started using them about 4 years ago and have never gone back to the factory high lift blades on my lawn tractor, I see no need. The G5 and G6 blades do a great job of blowing the grass out from under and away from the mower deck when I'm not mulching. I have the mulch plug on my lawn tractor, with the G5 or G6 blades and mulch plug the leaves just disappear. I also run a G5 blade on my 21" push mower, same results, does great in both mulching and side discharge modes, I really haven't tried the bagger with the mulching blade on the push mower...I don't have a bagger for the lawn tractor, and don't really see any use for one since the mulching blades do a great job.

[@Schnooker55]

No carbs for awhile. AM & PM walks >20 mins keeping heart rate up. Walmart Prime Glucose monitor and strips get blood sugar under 100. Your symptomatic hand evidence and audible breath struggles brings me back to that place. Take care of you first. Sent with love brother.💙

[@jimbosvidbits6166]

I've been using Gator Blades on my Murray mulcher/mower hand mower for a few years now even tho they are a little more expensive than standard blades. They work great for me.

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I greatly appreciate it. Ya when they work they are a great option.

[@davezul4396]

Everything said about the gator blade is exactly as I’ve experienced, the best remedy to eliminate buildup in your deck is more frequent cutting and maintaining a lower height of the grass.

[@jdelong2442]

I do not recommend gator blades for rye grass. Rye too wet of a grass and will cake up on the deck. We always ran the high lift blades for rye grass and gator blades for everything else.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Having worked in the Quality department of a once major Lawn Mower MFG and testing our blades that was made by vendor Fisher-Barton this is a good clip

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you.

[@scott.c9587]

Please do a mulch blade videos. Great video thanks

[@blipcat3382]

I have a pair each of the first three blades...............I also have a specific high lift bagging mower, and a specific mulching mower............I use the mulcher ( with correct blade ) in the summer and use the high lift ( with correct blade ) spring and fall....... works great for my thick bermuda grass lawn.

[@robertheim352]

The Oregon gater blades work have worked well on my 42" John Deere deck for 7 years. They lift a 2 inch cut to the bagger and mulch a 1.5 inch cut with a medium drive speed. The mulching is excellent, no clumping. Makes mowing a 1/2 acre happen in 45 minutes. You are right to point out that a finer mulch will layer the deck; more liquid provides a bond. So I clean the deck about 3 times each season. So I would add another 10 minutes per mow to the maintenance column.

[@carlislebrewster1517]

We need to see the various cuts on the lawn

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

I worked for Lowe's from 1987-90 and MTD mowers came with high lift blades already installed, for use with bagger or to stand grass up for better cut.

[@thirstymailman4767]

Didn't know about a sand blade. Thanks! Maintain lawns at the jersey shore gonna give it a try

[@dragontalontsiawd]

Seaside heights GTFOH

[@tomwaldenofficial]

Enjoyed watching. Thanks for taking the time to make. Much appreciated. -Tom

[@perrinayebarra]

I have gators and when I mow overgrown lawns it cakes my deck in vegetable based concrete lol. That slurry hardens into a solid if I forget to scrape it quickly.

[@Cad1900]

Please do a mulch blade video. I have a 52” Gravely zero turn and the blades provided with the mulching kit look nothing like mulching blades. They’re identical to the high lift blade you have there with the long sharpened surface. It fails miserably when mulching damp or longer grass. My previous zero turn was a Hustler and it mulched like a beast. Totally different shape blades. Thank you!

[@andyholder6039]

I never knew about a sand blade. Welp you learn something everyday.

[@vicjames2743]

Very cool video never knew anything about what the lift meant on blades. Thanks for sharing your Expertise

[@davenstorm7271]

Also remember to buy the XRZ30 blade that never needs sharpening that fits every mower! Love em

[@fuelediowa]

I will have to look for them. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidmurray270]

Make a video of the Mulching Blade... Loved this one...

[@fuelediowa]

I will try and put something together. With everything so dry here it may be next spring. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I greatly appreciate it.

[@IAMGWH1]

Thanks! I sent this video to someone that I do yard work with & I’m sure he’ll find this useful. We mow different kinds of yards here in Florida & some with leaves, weedy yards, mixed weeds/ Saint Augustine & nice Saint Augustine yards so the blades were using (middle one) is universal? I’m tired of the light raking & want to mulch it with side discharge bcuz they wait until it’s a high growth (2weeks) a big pain! And I’m putting a fine razors edge by hand (bastard file) on 2 blades (one in use 2nd back up to switch to after 1st ones dulling) for those that want a very low cut.

[@WhoDoUthinkUr]

Thanks I just got my first used ridding mower needs new blades

[@troyeager8877]

Thank you for explaining the difference and use. I have the gators now. I'll go get some high lift for now.

[@Michael-ft3rc]

My high lift blades out performed the Oregon G6 Gator Blades on my 2020 Kubota z725 hands down!

[@Currency49495]

switching out my gator blades for high lifts. This video just came up. Mower has had mulch kit on it's entire life and I'm debating removing it. 2004 Toro 44" proline, I like it. Looking to get new mower in 2022.

[@justarandom404]

What is up with the nasty comments. Love KZbin trash viewers who show up watch a 7 min info of someone’s opinion then jump into comments with personal attacks. Don’t like the kids voice or opinion? Move to the next video rather than spending time saying some nasty comment while he lives rent free in your head. Thanks for the video, I use the gator on my snapper hi-vac, side discharge and love it

[@MrNobody2828]

I agree. Guy takes time for some really good mower blade info and some people attack him. We should thank him for the free info.

[@deanscoggins4791]

I commented on the heavy breathing. Not all comments that pick out these things are hateful. If he wants to grow on his channel he should welcome critical opinions. I'll try watching more of his but if annoying I'll stop short and bypass

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

When I worked in the QC department testing blades the engineers brought in some to be tested for Europe for noise standards, some were perfectly flat, what I didn't know was that the flat blades were almost totally quite

[@fuelediowa]

Some blades create a ton of Wind and all the noise to go with it.

[@alexhutchesion4562]

Outstanding explained.. thanks you sir...

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to comment and watching.

[@ChrisG9978]

From my own personal experience, I've found high-lift blades give the best general overall cut, regardless of time of season. The resulting cut looks better and more even than what I have seen with other "mulching" blades or "toothed" Oregon blades. My lawn is thick (cool season grasses like tall fescue, bluegrass, rye grass - NE US) and quite wet especially during the Spring and late Fall. The high-lift blades seem to more evenly discharge the grass out the chute and leave less clumps behind, even when the grass is wet. Mulching blades will leave grass clumps behind unless you mow at a very slow crawl, and even then, grass that is thick and moisture-rich will clump pretty badly especially during the early Spring with mulching blades.

[@Andy-im3kj]

This is literally the easiest thing to make your mower work so much better. Just get a good blade, keep it sharp and it doesn't matter what type of mower you've got because the blade will give you a good cut.

[@danbasta3677]

That maybe true, however, the mower blades have to fit the tractor mower deck or be able to match the original equipment mower blades you are using, especally older tractors that were manufactured many years ago that are still running and mowing grass these days.

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

best explanation that I jave seen....thanks for sharing!

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I greatly appreciate it.

[@SendItBilly]

Good Info. Not all blades are created equal!

[@fuelediowa]

Very true. Not all grass is the same either. Glad we have some options though. Just a challenge figuring out the right ones at times.

[@1111Paiste]

Great info! Hope you were able to catch your breath.

[@bonscotty67]

Was he recording while on a treadmill? 🤔😤

[@larrysantacrose]

I've always used the gator blades on all of my zero turns mowers

[@robertpage2927]

Just bought a set of gates blades trying to improve life then seen vedio I guessed right surprise good job

[@davidwhittaker9511]

Good Video, I never understood the importance of the lift. Thanks

[@RAMPHD]

I must say, I only use mulching blades now, Crosscut over leaves, then lime the lawn first cut especially. I have about an acre of lawn - and it looks great! Keep the blades sharp too. Sears YTD 4300. Bagging Chutes, and both blade choices I think are a bit of a marketing ploy.

[@geofjones9]

I haven't mowed grass in a lot of years, but I remember the Jacbson rotary with 4 short blades, each attached by a single bolt to a large cone. The cone bolted to the crankshaft. The blade would swing out of the way when striking an obstacle. The Disc would be removed, the blades reset and tightened, cone reinstalled. The small blades were reverseable and could be resharpened. There was a garrantee that the crankshaft would not bend, the only mower like it. Great design!

[@dougsorensen7594]

Yes They were the best. Have not seen one for many years.

[@Krumholt]

Very nice

[@angelaprater2679]

Super thanks on the different blades wish you would of show best for baggers.

[@joefranz6215]

Now I understand some blades have more lift than others. What I don't know is what lift is and why do I need it

[@ianwille5780]

The lift stands the grass up. It’s like a vacuum cleaner so the blades get a good clean even cut.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

A barber lifts your hair when he cuts it.

[@rondietz5079]

Why not make a video on mulching blades, pros and cons, how they work, types and your opinion or recommendation . When to use certain types ect..

[@shadymaint1]

Gator blades did not work very well at all on my rider. Went back to a OEM Oregon replacement. Cut quality came right back to normal.

[@gregkeith3465]

I got the buffalo blades, on my Ferris, love them, nice video

[@olbear9984]

Just bought new blades for my rider, $51.00 4 two . Used to buy them for about $25.00. 🐻

[@franklinarguedas4832]

Good Video, very informative. I do not know whether we can get that brand in Asutralia, it would be nice to, though. Regards,, keep the good work up. Take care

[@jbslittleshop2897]

Congratulations!!! You are the first person to touch on what the gator blades are actually for. They were designed to do not much more than to cut low grass and mulch up leaves. That’s it. Nothing more. The people that sell those blades as mulching blades should be ashamed!!!

[@jameswall1076]

Simple but effective presentation. Thank you!

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you! I am glad you where able to get something out of it. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful day.

[@wdibert]

Gator blades area the best. Great for yards with sticks and branches. Chops up well.

[@fuelediowa]

Hey thanks for watching and taking the time to comment that is awesome!. Ya gatters chop great. I really like them in the fall with dry leaves and a vented chute blocker.

[@jeroen3946]

Please do a mulch blade video.

[@jeremyakins5x]

The info is mostly accurate, but some of the higher lift blades are notched blades. The notched high lifts we used on our super z’s are the most lift they have for them. Only downside is that the notch makes them much weaker than no notch.

[@brianmiller1098]

Which is better my standard blades have 30° but the factory mulching kit blades are 15° afraid they'll disappear. Great video

[@111000100101001]

Thank You for the informative video, I found it very helpful and to the point.

[@stevenfreiberg1338]

Excellent illustration on lift and blade selection! would really benefit from learning how to better SHARPIN mower blades if you mite share something helpful? Thanks Steve

[@jameswinney7593]

Very good presentation.

[@bruceallen2862]

Nice work. Your Chauffeur J Bruce, Hollywood North 🇨🇦

[@kenkelleway9805]

Thx for the info...I would like to see a vid on mulching blades...I hear that there are different types for single double or triple blade mower decks. That you should not mulch depending on the age of your lawn....new ,v/s old lawns etc. Any info would be great. Cheers

[@everetteprice6848]

I like the middle mulcher/bagger on an upgraded 6.5 Briggs. It's nice after a dethatch. What background music am I missing?

[@fuelediowa]

The first video I did of this had some background music as I am always listening to music. And many people complain. It is either the wrong style or to loud or not good enough quality. It is just a radio in the background lol. Thank you for watching and sharing your input. I hope it helps many.

[@everetteprice6848]

@@fuelediowa finished the blade change, thanks again for an obvious to the new age, lol, equipment. Since it is a Briggs, I tilt it backwards. Tried and true. In fact I'm looking for a new fuselage cause my tires are bald and it has like five rust holes. in it, but the plug is still clean (no blow by nothing). imma jump on your page and check out that music

[@JpInHi808]

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@jerrycannonjr.7492]

The middle blade cuts the grass twice. The raised portion hits the grass after it it slung in the air

[@pineappleboi27]

That sand blade is interesting. I’ve never seen that before.

[@fuelediowa]

Yes they save a ton of ware on the blade.

[@tomhooper1404]

Several people have commented about what is lift and was never explained what it was and it has to do with mowing. That would be be something to explain since lift was said with every blade that was described. So how about, explain what’s the difference between high lift low lift and the benefits of each ?

[@jamesvincent8274]

The Gator Blades are the Best.

[@truthjester]

wisdom= keep your blades sharp---weeds never mow well----engage mower blades at 1/2 to 2/3 throttle-----change your oil----drill and tap your spindles for grease fittings--don't store mower outside.

[@Nillersoon40]

I have in my time as a "pro" done a lot of lawn moving. It took about 1.5 days work to finish the area with a 110 cm deck with 3 blades. If I was lucky the blades lasted 2 times cutting then the edge was no longer sharp but instead rounded and nicked. At this time I would try to sharpend the blades the best I could but the grass did not look good with a inspection a few days later. The cut was ripped and somewhat inconsistant. An idea popped into my mind...why not make 2 edges? I sharpend the blades on the underside. The front was straightend and sharpend down to 1-1.5 millimeter. I was a happy camper better than new! Clean cuts and the blades lasted much longer. Mind you that my area is very damp and the grass is juicy!

[@RailithicEmporthus]

What type of blade were you using if you don't mind me asking? The mowing crew I'm running has been having an issue with too much spring rain so constantly wet yards and it's causing horrible efficiency. I'm trying everything to help my guys not have to double and triple cut quite a few lawns. Just makes for a long day for the guys and I feel bad asking them to do 12-14hr days when they were hired on for 10's. Ooo another question if your sharpening your own baldes where you using a hollow grind or a convex if that makes sense? I'ma definitely try to do a double edge tomorrow when I sharpen them! Great info!

[@Nillersoon40]

@@RailithicEmporthus It was standard High lift blades. You know those that are sharp in the front and in the back. For sharpening I just used a angle grinder with a lamel pad of 80 grit for the speed of it. No point to make it perfect but robust since the blades meet a lot of stone and other kling dongs...just remember to balance the blades and tell your guys not to drive to fast. I have seen it many times with a front mowing deck people forget to slow down in turns and therefore increase the speed of the deck to go faster than actual possible cutting speed. You can only go so fast it takes time for the deck to process the grass.

[@eddiealvarez5493]

Gr8 info Mr. Iowa. Keeper Rollen or Choppen.

[@MrNobody2828]

Thank you for the great info on the blades! Did'nt know they made a sand blade, my ends wear out fast here. Now where can I get Toro blades besides a Toro dealer? Maybe Oregan dealer?

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

@Fueled Iowa- Wanted to get some input and understanding before I waste money. Mower is- rider- 2008 Yardmachine MTD. 42 deck, two blades. I brought the mower last year used and looks like still factory blades on it. I went to the lawn mower shop and told them I wanted good blades. I walked out with something called Copperhead. Mowed with them last year and they seem good. Also they weigh a good bit. I assume the blade is just standard and not Gator. Nor does each end lift up that much at all. Problem I have is I discharge a bit of grass in my yard when mowing. As I do not have a mulch kit or plug etc. I am sorta still learning about all this and brings me to some basic stuff.... 1. To mulch I need a whole kit correct? I see something for my mower as a mulch plug/cover by itself. Then there is whole kit and says something about comes with steel skirts, strap etc on MTD site. I need the plug and whole kit to mulch or just plug? Now to the blades 2. What do you suggest for my mower and mowing the yard? I mow one time a week and the grass is not tall. Setting of deck is 5 or 4. Or do I even need mulch blades or a Gator blade, mulch kit etc if I got the right blade. That or run a Gator and let it discharge... All I want to do is reduce the grass upon discharge a bit more. I'll await before I head to shop to tell them and buy. I plan to put blades on within the week as I brought a new deck shell from MTD to put on this mower. So I will be moving stuff and new parts from old deck to new.

[@fuelediowa]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. To much properly is a while kit. Also you should only be cutting half an inch or inch off at a time. This way it can clip everything small enough. Copperhead is a brand I think sold by rotory corp. And from everything I have heard they make a solid blade. I would use a gator style blade I think copperhead makes one as well. If all you are wanting to do is keep clippings to a smaller amount but not spend the time , effort, and money on a much kit. Hope this helps my friend and thank you again

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

@@fuelediowa Welcome for the watch and time. Same as well for reply back to me and sorry for delay in respond. Working has me at a live at work. So much I have not yet even got to putting new blades on yet. That will be a project in a day itself as I ordered and have a new deck shell. Now to move all the parts over ( ha ha ). I did read the reply you made and did hit the lawn shop. Copperhead is Rotory yes. They do sell a gator blade, but none in stock and all that stuff. I was also told maybe overkill on a gator. They pulled up what I brought from them last year. Which was the standard Copperhead blade. We settled at a Copperhead mulch blade- next up. That don't work then I will go gator. I do know the standard I have do cut nice just throws out grass a bit more then like. Not a whole lot just enough to make a small strip at times to have to go back over. Other then that I do find them solid as well. I do agree cutting grass half or a inch. I do that as I am not one of these mow a month attempting to be lazy and scalp as well. I set deck to 5. I will say my grass is the thicker type though. Back to the mulch kit.... Acquired a mulch plug only since I spoke of such kits. That is part-- MTD 731-2363 --. Use it with new mulch blades mentioned or toss it in trash?

[@fuelediowa]

@@joesphbaumgardner4579 mulching can be great for your lawn. In the spring though with the grass holding more moisture can cause build up quicker and need to clean your deck after every use. Just a plug may be ok depending on the deck. A lot of decks you would add shield to separate each blade compartment. This makes the grass clippings more equal across the whole width of the deck. I would try what you have. Different grass types and conditions make it a trial and error to find the best combination for your yard and your mower.

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

Much thanks for the time and input.

[@dalealmond9454]

I've never seen the sand blades I think I need a set

[@fuelediowa]

They still have decent lift and decent throw you just don't get the end of the flag wear as much they've really can be helpful in that sandy really dry dusty environments that just are so abrasive on blades.

[@dalealmond9454]

@@fuelediowa where can I find the pro z 100 with a 60 cut blades at in a sand blade and or a G5 or G6 as I have rocks as I live by a gravel road and have a lot of big trees and try to clean most of that up don't always find all of them

[@robertnbobn7664]

Good job. I never knew all that.

[@adrianricker]

I live in east Tennessee where the dampness of grass can affect your mowing quite a bit. I recently purchased a set of Oregon Gator blades and coated the under side of my stamped deck with Vansickle graphite paint. If I mow when the grass is dry I get so little buildup that I don't have to clean it out at all... The grass only sticks around bolts and the discharge chute, but just barely. However, when the grass it wet - even a day or two after a heavy rain, the grass compacts under the deck so much that I end up having issues with lift, leaving "mohawks" on every stripe. Edit: I mow about 5 acres with an older Cub Cadet RZT S 50. The buildup isn't a problem until the last 1/2 acre or so, but it makes for quite a bit of work when I'm done. Edit 2: The Vansickle graphite paint didn't last long. It wore off mostly after a couple months and entirely by the end of the mowing season.

[@jamesvincent8274]

The Gator Blades I had on my Cub Cadet 2185 worked just great it did an excellent job on all types of cutting situations . Keep making those blades I now have a older yardman 46 inch cut the outer blades are longer and the center blade is shorter with the center hole in a star shape need to get a set of the Gator blades for my 20HP Yardman lawn tractor