John Deere Mulch Kit vs Gator Blades | Z540R

We've got another video with the John Deere ztrak z540r! Today I swapped out the mulch kit with some g6 gator blades to try and get a better cut on my 4in tall fescue lawn. I noticed a lot of stragglers on my lawn because the mulch kit didn't have the suction to pull all of the grass blades up to get cut. Be sure to see the video and check out the pros and cons that I've noticed below!
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Mulch Kit - amzn.to/2XsIUSb
Pros
Open or closed chute
Keeps grass off landscape and you
Finely mulch clippings so they disappear
Great in very dry conditions
Cons
Grass clumps a lot with any moisture
Doesn't have enough suction for 3.5in or taller grass
Doesn't leave any stripes
Small surface of blade for final cut
G6 Gator Blades - amzn.to/2JhNwln
Pros
Larger final cut surface area
Mulches grass and leaves without a kit
Can be used with mulch kit (Has more vacuum without)
Commercial grade for superior longevity
Creates more suction for very tall or thick lawns
Less clumping and grass sticking when wet
Cons
Has more blowout from under front of deck
Needs a different type of chute block to keep things clean
Possibly more wear on belts and pulleys because of extra rotating mass
Overall for my yard I'm choosing to keep the gator blades on. I am also looking for different ways to stop the front blowout and possibly get a chute blocker in the future so stay tuned for that! The mulch kit is amazing for anyone who doesn't care so much for the stripes, mows lower than 3.5in, or has a lot of obstacles in the yard that need to stay clean!
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