Thanks for getting right to the point. Boring topic glad I found your video now I feel like I don't need to waste any more time researching. Definitely getting a set of gator blades for this fall.
I use a high lift blade to lift/suck the grass blades for a precise cut on TTTF. So I don't have to perform a second cut because some of the blades were missed. I have some lazy grass blades in my lawn that sometimes don't get cut after the first pass. Even with sharp blades
yeah that can happen. honestly with sharp blades it is possible to still end up with missed blades of grass. expecially sparse and such type of grass. lot of times the mower deck pushes the grass down and it may not spring back up right away.
I dislike high lift blades because you can't sharpen them many times before you're grinding into the lift wing. If you grind into the lift wing, the blade cuts higher than the center part of the blade and it drags on the grass. But try finding medium lift blades, they're pretty rare.
Seem like with high lift it doesn't like tall grass it clogs and bogs too much I've found low lifts good for tall but high lifts were better than low for short grass so the ballard x blades seem ideal to use a low lift with mulching combo
I run Ballards on my mower (the HI-Rise ones not the X blades) and they don't seem to care how high the grass is and tear through it. They have a taller wing on them compared to standard high lift blades though. Kinda remind me of my old Snapper HI-Vac with the Air Lift blades
I have two 21" blades on my Bobcat ZT mower. The stock blades are 2.5" wide. I'm wondering if I could put a wider blade on them or if it will cause damage. I'm looking at the Oregon Gater G5
not sure i would go with a wider blad but find that size in the gater g5 if they have it. you figure those spindles will be under more stress with a wider blade that is gonna have a little more weight to it. I would look into it more as this is a great question and not one i had ever thought about.
id use a keeped sharp low lift mower blade as centipede grass usually you cut pretty short like carpet. but you can use a high lift as well. Over all u just want to be using a good sharp blade.
I run Ballard super high lifts on mine. I have a Toro Timecutter 30" that comes with gator blades stock but with the speed that my yard grows and the mixture of clover, fescue, and rye in the back yard had major issues with clumping and buildup (these mowers are known for it unfortunately) With the new ones I have zero issues and produce a carpet like cut mowing on the 2nd lowest setting and the vacuum created helps leave a nice stripe. Great at side discharging and will absolutely PACK the bagger full meaning more time between stopping. I will have to try a low lift set someday and compare though!
I have fescue in the front yard & zoysia in the back. Should I be using different blades on them ? What.kind of blade will work on both types of grass?
@@curbappeallawncarellc4263 Thanks for the response. I thought I got back to you, but realized it didn't. The model is YTH2348. I contacted Husqvarna and they mentioned they don't make low or flat for that model.
@@leecarman6357 ideally yes you should use two different blads as zoysia you typically want to cut like gulf course short. Fescue i would use high lift on.. The zoysia can depend. i have used my usual high lifts and its done the job. i would probably use low lift or even a standard flat blade. Since usually you cut zoysia between 1inch and 2inches.
Great Job.. Just what information I needed
In my opinion, this is the best, most descriptive, video of the few I've watched!
Thank You!!
thank you for watching
Thank you sir! You just saved me a lot of time and research.
glad to help.
Thanks for getting right to the point. Boring topic glad I found your video now I feel like I don't need to waste any more time researching. Definitely getting a set of gator blades for this fall.
welcome and yeah gator blades are a way to go usually. have a great season
The Gator blade is a mulching blade. My Gator G2 does a fantastic job on TTTF, Kentucky, etc.
correct it is. but theres also mulching blades with out the gator style.
I use a high lift blade to lift/suck the grass blades for a precise cut on TTTF. So I don't have to perform a second cut because some of the blades were missed. I have some lazy grass blades in my lawn that sometimes don't get cut after the first pass. Even with sharp blades
yeah that can happen. honestly with sharp blades it is possible to still end up with missed blades of grass. expecially sparse and such type of grass. lot of times the mower deck pushes the grass down and it may not spring back up right away.
Thank you for this
welcome
I dislike high lift blades because you can't sharpen them many times before you're grinding into the lift wing. If you grind into the lift wing, the blade cuts higher than the center part of the blade and it drags on the grass. But try finding medium lift blades, they're pretty rare.
oh i hear ya there. and i have and there great. i know most of us dont swap blades out based on the grass. we typically just run what we have.
Seem like with high lift it doesn't like tall grass it clogs and bogs too much I've found low lifts good for tall but high lifts were better than low for short grass so the ballard x blades seem ideal to use a low lift with mulching combo
havent tried them. mainly cause the price.
I run Ballards on my mower (the HI-Rise ones not the X blades) and they don't seem to care how high the grass is and tear through it. They have a taller wing on them compared to standard high lift blades though. Kinda remind me of my old Snapper HI-Vac with the Air Lift blades
@@ramdude12 nice havent tried ballard things yet.
I have two 21" blades on my Bobcat ZT mower. The stock blades are 2.5" wide. I'm wondering if I could put a wider blade on them or if it will cause damage. I'm looking at the Oregon Gater G5
not sure i would go with a wider blad but find that size in the gater g5 if they have it. you figure those spindles will be under more stress with a wider blade that is gonna have a little more weight to it. I would look into it more as this is a great question and not one i had ever thought about.
What blade do you recommend for centipede grass? It’s sometimes called the lazy man’s grass, but I like not having to mow it every week.😂
id use a keeped sharp low lift mower blade as centipede grass usually you cut pretty short like carpet. but you can use a high lift as well. Over all u just want to be using a good sharp blade.
I run Ballard super high lifts on mine. I have a Toro Timecutter 30" that comes with gator blades stock but with the speed that my yard grows and the mixture of clover, fescue, and rye in the back yard had major issues with clumping and buildup (these mowers are known for it unfortunately) With the new ones I have zero issues and produce a carpet like cut mowing on the 2nd lowest setting and the vacuum created helps leave a nice stripe. Great at side discharging and will absolutely PACK the bagger full meaning more time between stopping. I will have to try a low lift set someday and compare though!
What is high and low lift? What are your lifting?
the grass is what it lifts. high lights will create a vaccum that will lift grass blades high and low lift doesnt lift them as much.
@curbappeallawncarellc4263 thank you. Does the lift also pull dirr and loose sand into mulch bag, o are thise items to heavy.
@@raczyk when i mulch to a bag usually its mostly just the grass. might be a little dirt but its not sucking the dirt up like a vaccum
I can't find flat or low lift blades for my 48" Husqvarna. Any advice?
let me know your model number. i can do some research for you and try to help you out
@@curbappeallawncarellc4263 YTH2348
thank you for offering that!
I have fescue in the front yard & zoysia in the back. Should I be using different blades on them ? What.kind of blade will work on both types of grass?
@@curbappeallawncarellc4263 Thanks for the response. I thought I got back to you, but realized it didn't. The model is YTH2348. I contacted Husqvarna and they mentioned they don't make low or flat for that model.
@@leecarman6357 ideally yes you should use two different blads as zoysia you typically want to cut like gulf course short. Fescue i would use high lift on.. The zoysia can depend. i have used my usual high lifts and its done the job. i would probably use low lift or even a standard flat blade. Since usually you cut zoysia between 1inch and 2inches.