Gator blades on Walker GHS?

[southside]

Has anyone tried using Gator blades on a GHS Walker or similar machine? I was told that they reduce the load of clippings collected by a large percentage.
Any advice?

[BUSHMASTER]

I haven't yet but i have only seen them for the 48" or a 42" side discharge,if you find some for a 42" i'll try any thing once.

[jeffyr]

I looked in the Landscapers supply cat. and they only had them for the side discharge decks.

[lawman]

Try calling maker of Gator blades or looking on their web site. I belive the maker is silver something.

[jeffyr]

Okay--I emailed the manufacturer.

From looking at their website ( Gatorblade.com ) I think I may know the answer. The angle of the lift redirects airflow to bring the cut grass blade back down to get cut agin 2-3 times. The knuckle biting raised fins don't cut anything (but my knuckles when sharpening). The just redirect the airflow. on the GHS this most likely won't work since the vac will suck up the clippings before they get re-cut anyway.

I'll let you know if I get a reply.

jeffyr

[bob]

Silver streak makes Gator blades, their web site is under construction, http://www.silverstreak.com/

[jeffyr]

apologies-this is for the Gator Mulcher who's website is http://www.gatorblade.COM/

How Bizaar !!!

jeffyr

[JJ Lawn]

I tried the Gator mulch blades using my 42" mulch deck. I did not like them. IMO, the orginal blades do a better job of mulching. I even tried them on leaves and was not impressed with their performance.

I have a friend that uses them on his 48" GHS deck and he likes them. But he built a plug for his chute so he does not bag while using them. Now where he got them I have no idea because I have not seen them for a 48" deck. But as I have no use for them I have not really looked. Next time I see him I'll ask where he got them.

Jim

[captdevo]

Jerry's has Einstein mulchers for the
GHS42" #302120 RH (these also fit the SD 42"& 62"), 302124 LH,
GHS48" 302128 RH, 302132 LH,
I use these on my 26hp EFI 48"ghs, do an excellent job, they seem to clip grass smaller and shreds leaves better for more compaction in the hopper.
Here is their site, they give some pretty good deals and have a very informative parts website.

http://www.jsesc.com/

[jeffyr]

Here is the response I got (on a Sunday night!) from Gator Mulcher :

Jeff
* There is a gator blade for the 42" rear discharge Walker deck. *One blade
is a left hand cut 22" long with a 5/8'' center hole and two 13/64'' outer
holes. The other blade is a right hand cut with the same hole dimensions.
* If you are interested in ordering you may call us at (217)359-1234
Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 CST


How about that . Isn't email amazing.

jeffyr

[HOMER]

I tried this idea using my Trac-Vac Southside. My results were pitiful, left whole leaves laying on the ground, just wasn't enough lift to create enough vaccuum. It might be OK on just plain grass, haven't tried that yet, but I had to go back to standard blades and the problem was solved.

[southside]

Thanks for the advice,guys. I'll see what I can find here
and I might try a pair and see how they go.

:)

[jeffyr]

Please post your results Karl.

jeffyr