EricD 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Mowing season is here and it's time for new blades on the 6216. Will gator blades work well on a 48inch deck (with right hand discharge)and if so, where is the best and most inexpensive place to find them? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_B 0 Posted May 18, 2007 I've never tried them on that series tractor, but I love them on 916. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jac 0 Posted May 19, 2007 Have them on both the 7116 and 2010 with 42" decks. Very well pleased. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unkle Spike 0 Posted May 19, 2007 What do they do? Or how are they better, I have looked at them for my 6216.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted May 19, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Unkle Spike What do they do? Or how are they better, I have looked at them for my 6216.... Gator blades will mulch up grass and leaves much better than stock blades. They are thicker and more durable that stock blades. I have witnessed a older 42 inch deck on a B110, literally mowing in the woods. Oh the noises we heard!:O It worked great and held up amazingly! Ask Rob-b he was there. I got my set from Jacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
328 0 Posted May 19, 2007 My commercial guys use Reg. straight blades at first of season, and then switch to gator mulcher mid season till end. As for home owners: Last year 42" AYP was the big seller, this year 46" MTD star blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simpleton7016 2 Posted May 20, 2007 http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=67372&SearchTerms=gator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricD 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Thanks everyone and for the link to your previous post simpleton7016. I'll figure out what size blade to order and get going. My deck is a 48 inch but the hanger assembly is from a 42 inch so the model # is incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isleblue65 0 Posted May 22, 2007 I just got my 3 Gator Blades yesterday from Jack's. One thing I noticed is that the thick black paint or powder coating on the blades makes the cutting edge appear rounded off instead of sharp. I give my stock blades a nice hand file at the beginning of the season, and they can cut paper when new. The Gator Blades edge could hardly cut through cheese as they are. Are you supposed to sharpen these things before use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WITom 0 Posted May 22, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Isleblue65 I just got my 3 Gator Blades yesterday from Jack's. One thing I noticed is that the thick black paint or powder coating on the blades makes the cutting edge appear rounded off instead of sharp. I give my stock blades a nice hand file at the beginning of the season, and they can cut paper when new. The Gator Blades edge could hardly cut through cheese as they are. Are you supposed to sharpen these things before use? I never go for a razor sharp edge. Seems I read once that all that is needed is to remove the edge to the point that there are no nicks or burrs. I always end up with a somewhat rounded edge after "sharpening". If I'm wrong on this, I hope someone sets me straight! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isleblue65 0 Posted May 23, 2007 I just read that on another forum too. Someone said that their blades lasted longer if they dulled the sharp edge by going lightly over it one pass with a file. I did that to my Gator blades after sharpening them. We'll see how it cuts when this rain stops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted May 23, 2007 Well I just got back from mowing my mom's lawn. This was the first cut so the grass was up to my knees!:D I took Ugly Betty with the 42 inch deck with the gator blades. It did a fantastic job! It didn't mulch it up like I thought, but it did mow the saplings and branches nicely!:D It did so well, that it shot a rock right through my passenger window!:O:(C Thankfully the window tint kept it from crashing in. I got a place coming tomarow to replace it. I would recommend then to any one despite what brand of tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted May 23, 2007 Elon, "it shot a rock right through my passenger window!" You might want to consider putting a rubber deflector on your mower discharge. Would save windows and possible injury to someone. Just a suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCD 14 Posted May 24, 2007 Before [img]/club2/attach/UCD/OutBackCleanUp07a.JPG[/img] After with no raking Tool of choice HB-212 with 48" deck and Gator blades Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlasater 250 Posted June 2, 2007 I'm happy with the Gator blades I installed on my 716H. I don't notice them mulching the grass any more than normal blades, but the thicker blades will hold an edge longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites