Hello Chip From Mark In Kentucky. I remember when the “Gator/Predator” blades were pretty new on the market in which it was claimed by a trade article that I was looking over back in that time period not long after those blades were introduced which made the claim that those blades worked best in a multiple blade mower deck application rather than having maybe two blades or even just one blade like a Toro Recycler or Super Recycler which really delivers a very nice cut quality. The other claim was that the Gator/Predator blades also were at their best when used with a mower deck with a very high blade tip speed for the serrated upper area of the blades to be most effective in further chopping up the grass clippings or whatever before it gets discharged from the mower deck. I do not like the Gator/Predator type of blades for early spring mowing when the grass tends to be pretty wet in which the serrated area of the blade tends to get clogged up with the clippings which I think kind of defeats the purpose of the blades. One time I had some blackberry vines that I mowed with some of the G3 Gator blades in which the Gator blades totally pulverized the Blackberry vines to very small pieces. Thanks for your great video.
@@philsketballI have also found that the Gator Blades are also very good when mowing rough areas that are not usually mowed in grinding everything up very finely Unfortunately, I hit a where a small tree had been cut and it bent one of my G3 Gator blades which really sucked. I replaced them with a set of the G6 Gator blades which seems to be a bit heavier than the G3 blades were.
You forgot the most important blade - AL BLADEZ! I tried sharpening my mower blade with an angle grinder (probably not the best method) and noticed the edge was very weak even though it was at a 30 degree angle or so. I could break it apart with my fingers. Do you recommend any brands that have high quality metal that will hold up to sharpening?
I really enjoy watching your instructional videos. I 'm learning a lot of things i didn't know. Yes, i subbed and gave the 👍 to each video i watch. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦 Marco P.
Got the recycler kit for my new 75746. Works great. The blades it came with seemed to have a pretty high lift I recall. Had to sharpen them before I put them on cause they had a thick shiny coat of paint on um. Great video, I learned a lot.
Where on earth can I find low lift 46 inch blades, 5-star? I have spent a very long time at different stores, and NONE OF THEM carry them. Why are they so difficult to find?
I'm far from an expert, but I think a high lift will give you the best stripes. It lifts the blades of grass up more and let's the direction of the mower orient them. Not sure how well it would work in the recycler though, might be best to do side discharge.
This may sound like a silly question, but what if I put the gator mulching blade on my regular, riding lawnmower without a mulching kit? Would it still pulverize the grass, but instead spit out smaller pieces of grass blades? (I have St Augustine) Someone please 🙏 help.
@@louisberndt5489 OK just to make sure I’m seeing correctly. You’re saying the gator mulching blades on my regular Wall Moral will still Pulver ties the grass for the most part, even without the mulching kit that goes on the end of the deck, where discharges ? Because if so, I’m getting it.
My mower leaves rows of cut grass behind to the where if not raked it will suffocate the grass. It's a Yard Force push mower with stock blade. Any suggestions?
Open the chute if you have one. I have a john deere lt155 . I use a stick to prop up the chute and it blows the grass out instead of directing it to a row.
it's been a year since your comment but I suggest the cutting more often in spring when growing is peak. I mow 3 times a week on Bermuda and never have a problem unless I have to go longer then I have same problem with rows of grass. the more you Mow the healthier the lawn.
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Hello Chip From Mark In Kentucky. I remember when the “Gator/Predator” blades were pretty new on the market in which it was claimed by a trade article that I was looking over back in that time period not long after those blades were introduced which made the claim that those blades worked best in a multiple blade mower deck application rather than having maybe two blades or even just one blade like a Toro Recycler or Super Recycler which really delivers a very nice cut quality.
The other claim was that the Gator/Predator blades also were at their best when used with a mower deck with a very high blade tip speed for the serrated upper area of the blades to be most effective in further chopping up the grass clippings or whatever before it gets discharged from the mower deck.
I do not like the Gator/Predator type of blades for early spring mowing when the grass tends to be pretty wet in which the serrated area of the blade tends to get clogged up with the clippings which I think kind of defeats the purpose of the blades.
One time I had some blackberry vines that I mowed with some of the G3 Gator blades in which the Gator blades totally pulverized the Blackberry vines to very small pieces. Thanks for your great video.
That's very insightful. Thank you for sharing.
We use to run gator blades to lessen the amount of times going over thick grass to avoid piling up.
@@philsketballI have also found that the Gator Blades are also very good when mowing rough areas that are not usually mowed in grinding everything up very finely Unfortunately, I hit a where a small tree had been cut and it bent one of my G3 Gator blades which really sucked. I replaced them with a set of the G6 Gator blades which seems to be a bit heavier than the G3 blades were.
Excellent job describing the blades. This video was a big help.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 🙂
You forgot the most important blade - AL BLADEZ! I tried sharpening my mower blade with an angle grinder (probably not the best method) and noticed the edge was very weak even though it was at a 30 degree angle or so. I could break it apart with my fingers. Do you recommend any brands that have high quality metal that will hold up to sharpening?
I really enjoy watching your instructional videos. I 'm learning a lot of things i didn't know. Yes, i subbed and gave the 👍 to each video i watch. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦
Marco P.
Great video. Very excellent information on each blade. Thank you, Sir.
Very welcome
Learn lot. Thanks
Awesome.
Got the recycler kit for my new 75746. Works great. The blades it came with seemed to have a pretty high lift I recall. Had to sharpen them before I put them on cause they had a thick shiny coat of paint on um. Great video, I learned a lot.
Thank you for sharing. We appreciate it.
Great content 👌
Thank you 🙂
What blades should be used with a bagger? Hi lift?
Thanks very informative
I have a toro commercial 21 with the mulch plug in the back, what is a good blade ? Do I need a regular or mulching blade? Thanks
A $20 high lift blade on my Honda HRX217 changed my life
Which high lift blade did you get?
I'm wanting one high lift blade instead of the two that came on my Honda. Which high lift blade did you get????
How would these blade types affect a residential grade 20 some odd inch walk behind mower?
Where on earth can I find low lift 46 inch blades, 5-star? I have spent a very long time at different stores, and NONE OF THEM carry them. Why are they so difficult to find?
Great video
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
I have the 21 Inch super recycler Toro mower. What is the best I can use? Thanks
I loved this video
We're glad. Thanks for watching 🙂
Ihave 42 toro with a recycle kit. looking get some better stripes. should i dump the kit and go with a differnt blade thank you
I'm far from an expert, but I think a high lift will give you the best stripes. It lifts the blades of grass up more and let's the direction of the mower orient them.
Not sure how well it would work in the recycler though, might be best to do side discharge.
Hat is backwards. Looks dopey.
This may sound like a silly question, but what if I put the gator mulching blade on my regular, riding lawnmower without a mulching kit?
Would it still pulverize the grass, but instead spit out smaller pieces of grass blades?
(I have St Augustine)
Someone please 🙏 help.
yes
@@louisberndt5489 OK just to make sure I’m seeing correctly.
You’re saying the gator mulching blades on my regular Wall Moral will still Pulver ties the grass for the most part, even without the mulching kit that goes on the end of the deck, where discharges ?
Because if so, I’m getting it.
@@w0251605 leaves too, if you have a chute blocker
My mower leaves rows of cut grass behind to the where if not raked it will suffocate the grass. It's a Yard Force push mower with stock blade. Any suggestions?
I’m not familiar with blade options for that brand. I would say either bag or recycle and mow more often so your blades of grass are smaller
Open the chute if you have one. I have a john deere lt155 . I use a stick to prop up the chute and it blows the grass out instead of directing it to a row.
it's been a year since your comment but I suggest the cutting more often in spring when growing is peak. I mow 3 times a week on Bermuda and never have a problem unless I have to go longer then I have same problem with rows of grass. the more you Mow the healthier the lawn.
Remember to tell them never sharpen a lawn mower blade razor sharp.. and of course don't use those sandpaper disc
Why?.