Any one tried a Meg-Mo -- disc with 4 blades????

[hebron]

I have run across what seems to be a novel idea for mower blades. A round disc with 4 small blades attached to it. This replaces the standard straight blade. Maker claims it mulches better, uses less horsepower and stays sharp longer. As it will cost me $171 for a set for my Woods MowN Machine, I thought I'd do a little asking around first. Their website is: http://www.meg-mo.com


Thanks. Tim

[Grassman]

Looks interesting but too pricey. Think I'll stick with doubles. Russ

[Mr.Ziffel]

I think it's great that you're asking the question. I have seen this on the web, but since I don't have any horsepower issues with my current or past mowers, I didn't pursue it. I did wonder though, why if it's so good aren't about twenty guys [led by Eric of course] shouting the praises of this gimmick, er, I mean accessory. I just bought a set of Exmark factory low-lift Bahia blades to try when mowing wet, the usual situation here, and I could buy about five sets for the cost of this unit. I can get the Chopper blades even cheaper and get 6 sets. I think aftermarket, catalog blades are cheaper yet, so you do the math. Even if you don't like double blades, you'll still need extra blades so you're out nothing, but if these don't work out and they don't have a track record you could be out some serious bucks. Good luck with your decision. Will M.

[JJ Lawn]

I used to mow my neighbors hay field with a Krone cutter that had blades simular to these. There were 10 cutters on a 10 ft arm and they would lay down 2 ft tall hay like a hot knife thru butter.

But mulch on a lawn mower?? I would have to see it to believe or before I would buy them at that price.

Jim

[TLS]

Sharpening these 6" blades would be my main concern. Just too short to feed through the Fireball Jr. I am presently using DC blades on my 60" LC Lazer with fantastic results. No doubles, just non-notched foil 9" cutting edge DC blades. Make a noticable difference from Exmark notched foils.

The Meg mo system is just too pricey for me to just "TRY". I am real finicky about my blades and am learning new things about them every day.

[joshua]

if you ask me it looks like double blades without the full blade. not worth it to try for that price, but it could be the next best thing.

[DeepDivot]

Although the initial cost is high, it looks like the replacements would be a less than doubles (just replaced the singles on my JD tractor for almost $60), plus (at least per their web page), they last longer. Add the fact that they give a little when hitting objects, they could be worth it for some.

[awm]

dont like to buy something like this without being able to inspect the workmanship in hand

[Dan Stoms]

I have a set and if you cut in wet grass they work really well. Chops it up very fine ,throws clipping out like they were dry. Double blades may do the same thing,haven't tried them. The blade tips aren't too expensive but don't last much longer than single blades. I don;t think they're thick enough.But to me the idea of having four blade tips cutting at the same level instead of two without any added work was too tempting to pass on.(This was before Lawn Site).I'm glad I tried them. I like them on Bahia grass too.

[DMC300]

SAVE your money!!!
I've tried them and they are not worth the money,in my opinion .E-mail me if you need more info.

[Eric ELM]

Give double blades a try. It is much cheaper since you must have at least 2 sets of blades for your mower already. This won't cost you anything to try. :)

[hebron]

Thanks for all your input. I think I am going to pass on the Meg-Mo blades. Now....since you brought it up, where do I buy the bracket for mounting two blades per spindle? Also, who makes a GOOD quality blade? The stock blades from Woods only stay sharp for two mowings of my 5 acres lawn. No rocks or scalping.

[Eric ELM]

I buy my blades at Lesco or Dixie Chopper. I have not had any problems with either one. The brackets, you shouldn't need them unless you are hitting lots of big objects that could move them out of the + possition. If you really want them, there is a DC dealer in Crystal Lake which is close to you and the only place I know of to get them is a Dixie Chopper dealer. The dealer's name there is Leroy's Equipment. These brackets only come with a 5/8" bolt hole, so if you have that size bolt, they might work on your mower too. They are $15 for each bracket and I would call first to see if he has them in stock.

[hebron]

Thanks for the help. I'll stop there next week.

[Sammy]

They look alot like the blades on our 9 foot mower.