Picked up 2 sets of the new gator g6 blades for my ferris. They look to be clear coated even the edge feels dull because of the coating(anyone sharpen theedge befor instalation to get anice sharp edge).
What are they doing to please you so?I put them on my Dixie and am 100% pleased.
I hate them dont cut well on my ChoppersI put them on my Dixie and am 100% pleased.
My main concern where I live now is in cutting Bahia grass. If you've never seen Bahia it is different from any other grass. It grows like it has spring growth for months during the heat of the summer, with or without rain. It is thick. It is extremely tough. It also produces a seed that a foot tall in 7 days. The volume of clippings is the worst part. It was the volume of clippings that was driving me crazy. It was nearly impossible to make them completely disappear regardless of the number of times you went over them. The clippings dry out very, very fast once you cut the grass. It makes the clippings difficult to fall down to the turf especially the longer seed stems.What are they doing to please you so?
Did you try to G6. It's a new blade from Gator.I hate them dont cut well on my Choppers
Well not new one but new ones still look like old onesDid you try to G6. It's a new blade from Gator.
Landscaperpro.com is who i used.i just got my set.update soon.What site did you buy the g6 gators from. Do you know if they make one for the single bladed toro 32?
They are referring to the measurement from one corner at one end to the oposite corner at the oposite end. (diagonally)When say 15-21/32" what does that mean. how would it read for a single 32 in blade
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That's what I was wondering about. How much difference was there between your old blades (or the oem blades) and the G6's? Was/is it enough to slow you down in certain situations?They are also harder to spin than the non-G6 blades.
I could see how it might slow down a lesser powered mower. The older Gator blades were as easy to spin as the OEM blades but, the hi-lift G6 Gator Blades are noticeably harder to spin. If my mower had a smaller engine I would probably put the older Gator blades on if I were going to cut some thick grass. Since I've got 33hp it's not that big a deal. I can say that the cut quality is just as good with the G6 as any blade I've ever tried.That's what I was wondering about. How much difference was there between your old blades (or the oem blades) and the G6's? Was/is it enough to slow you down in certain situations?
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. Did/do you notice any improvement in mulching from them?I could see how it might slow down a lesser powered mower. The older Gator blades were as easy to spin as the OEM blades but, the hi-lift G6 Gator Blades are noticeably harder to spin. If my mower had a smaller engine I would probably put the older Gator blades on if I were going to cut some thick grass. Since I've got 33hp it's not that big a deal. I can say that the cut quality is just as good with the G6 as any blade I've ever tried.
All the improvements you mention here can be done by removing the baffle under the front of your deck. That is if it's bolted on. I have a 52" Bobcat and since I removed the baffle I rarely have any uncut stalks. Helps with everything else you mentioned also.I sharpened, balanced and squared the tips of a new set of G6s and installed them this evening on my Grasshopper 722D, Kubota diesel, 52" with full mulching kit.
Mowing mostly St. Augustine tomorrow, currently with high growth rates, will let you all know how it goes.
The 722D is a mulching monster with regular medium lifts, any further improvement would be gravy.
Improvements hoped for would include; reduced un-cut weed stalks and a better finish cut on the first pass when mowing at high ground speeds.
Also, reduced clumping in very weedy/wet turf.
They make em. I have a set on the shelf right now. Cant remember the number off the top of my head though. 16.5" 5/8holeI have a Tiger Cub with 48" deck and haven't been able to locate a G6 blade for it. I've even looked on oregon's web site and don't see one listed. Has anybodyelse found one? All help is appreciated.
Hi Shoreline,All the improvements you mention here can be done by removing the baffle under the front of your deck. That is if it's bolted on. I have a 52" Bobcat and since I removed the baffle I rarely have any uncut stalks. Helps with everything else you mentioned also.