FAQ: What Is A Gator Lawn Tractor Blade?

Are Gator blades better than regular blades?

Unlike other mulching blades that push the grass down, the high lift on a gator blade draws the grass up which in turn gives you a clean, even cut. And because the teeth aren’t used for cutting, you do not have to sharpen them and are able to sharpen the actual blade the same as you would with a standard blade.

What are Gator mower blades?

Gator ® Mulching Blades All Gator mulching mower blades feature the patented Gator mulching “teeth” which circulate cut grass back into the deck multiple times, creating a finer cut and better looking lawn.

What is the purpose of Gator Blades?

Gator blades are designed to deliver a finer, smaller grass clipping which will drop through the cut grass and fall to the soil. The clippings break down faster and delivered the nutrients to soil which helps feed and water your lawn.

Are Oregon Gator blades any good?

They seem to do a somewhat better job than the standard mulching blade. In fact, they work as good as the hi-lift bagging blades so I can mulch and bag with one blade. the clippings themselves do cut more finely, but I still get clumps of grass at times, and yes I drive slowly over the grass.

How do you sharpen Gator mower blades?

How do I sharpen a Gator Mulcher blade? The teeth on the Gator Mulcher do not cut the grass, so sharpening them isn’t required. Simply sharpen your GatorMulcher as you would any standard mower blade.

What type of lawn mower blade is the best?

7 Best Lawn Mower Blades

lawn mower blades	Type	Blade Size
Toro Mower Blade	Mulching Blade	22 Inches
EGO Power+ Lawn Mower Blade	High Lift Blade	21 Inches
Honda Lawn Mower Blade	N.A	20.75 Inches
Gator Fusion Mulching Blades	Mulching Blade	21 and 3/16 inches

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Are Hi Lift mower blades better?

Low- lift mower blades perform well on dry, shorter grasses, while high lift blades work better in ALL conditions. High – lift blades have deeper curves on the ends, which create enough suction to circulate and expel the clippings. The higher air flow also helps prevent clogging when mowing tall or wet grass.

Do you really need mulching blades?

Mulching blades are an excellent choice for use on lawns that receive a mowing every three to four days. Using mulching blades on overgrown grass can result in clogging under the deck and piles of grass on the cut lawn. Mulching is also an environmentally friendly way to deal with grass clippings.

Is a Gator blade a mulching blade?

Gator Blades are among the best performing, high quality and longer lasting mulching blades that are being used today. They have been optimized with a high air lift on each blade to pull the grass upwards for cutting.

Does wet grass dull mower blades?

Cutting wet grass can dull the blade more quickly. Clean blades thoroughly before and after mowing a lawn when wet to keep the cut as sharp as possible. Stop and turn off the mower to check your blades as you go along, to clear any clogs that may form on the underside or at the side discharge.