[kolbasz]

I know there is typically a special mulching blade and even many variations of mulching blades, but if I was to side discharge, is there also a special blade for this? Or, does the mulch blade handle the duties of mulching, bagging and even side discharging?

 

[ericgautier]

I use a mulching blade for side discharging without any issues. :thumbsup:

 

[Powhatan]

Your thinking of 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 mowing blades. Mulching blades are the 3-in-1, but since they are designed to keep the grass blades within the mower deck to chop up, I believe they are not efficient at discharging for bagging.

 

[gene_stl]

You probably should be looking at a high lift blade.

 

[windycityrider]

I am looking for a good quality replacement blade for my 21" push mower. I've heard of Gator Blades and wondered if they were any good? I have always bagged my clipping up until now and looking for a secondary blade good for mulching.
Any suggestions? TIA.

 

[pennstater2005]

This article explained it pretty well......

http://www.troybilt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/KnowledgeCenterArticleView?storeId=10001&catalogId=14102&pageName=en_US/knowledgeCenter/knowledgeCenterArticles/TheDifferenceBetweenMulchingBladesandHighLiftBlades.html

 

[pennstater2005]

I am looking for a good quality replacement blade for my 21" push mower. I've heard of Gator Blades and wondered if they were any good? I have always bagged my clipping up until now and looking for a secondary blade good for mulching.
Any suggestions? TIA.

I've used hi lift and mulching blades of various brands except for Gator Blades. They'll be my next set. They're always highly recommended.

 

[FlyMike]

I just put a Gator G5 blade my mower and I like it. It is wider and heavier than my other blades. I believe the extra weight/mass keeps it from bogging down in my really thick areas, especially if it's a little wet.

I wasn't happy with it to begin with because it wasn't giving me a good cut. After taking it off I noticed it came fairly dull out of the box. I sharpened it and it's cutting nicely now.