My 42 inch Cub Cadet ZT1 has mowing capabilities almost as good as my Cheetah! These Gator blades just took it to the next level! #satisfying #amazing #asmr
The Gator G series blades made in the last 3 years or so don't have near as much twist to the teeth as they have had in the past since their beginning in 2011. I have several sets of both styles, and for several different machines. I really believe the original design did a much better job at shredding clippings and leaves compared to the current version. The current version acts more like a solid sail, especially in leaves. They cut pretty good just the same. I have a set of G5's under my Cheetah right now in fact, but we aren't anywhere near mowing season here yet. I left them on from last fall during leaf cleanups. I can't speak for how they do on southern grass when it is wet, but up here, they tend to throw wads or clumps when the turf is wet much more than a solid sail blade does. Is that sawgrass? That little Cub cut through it pretty nicely whatever it was. If you watch the discharge, you can see how most all of it comes out at the front and top corner of the chute opening. That is due to the twist on the teeth throwing the clippings up and out to the outer skirt. They do that under every deck I have them for.
This isn't sawgrass. Around here we call it lake grass, but I don't know what it's really called. It grows in wet areas of course. And I know that's where sawgrass grows but this is different grass. The edges have no saw teeth. I didn't know that about the Gator blades changing. I'm happy with them either way.
Slow and steady as she goes! How ironic I put mine on last week I think they were by 8Ten Green Mulching blades I will switch back to the originals after all the first cuts are done. Man this is convincing I've never ever tackled anything this tall BEFORE 😮! TEAM CUB!💯👏🏾
Indeed. Don't underestimate these Cub Cadet residential mowers. They are strong. Speaking of 8Ten, I have a set of 8Ten mulching blades on the Cheetah right now. They are skinnier than the Gator blades. I am noticing a difference and the Cheetah will be going back to Gators as soon as the 8Ten's wear out.
I had approached you a number of years ago through your channel about doing an experiment with high octane gas for your lawnmower. Specifically you’re riding lawnmowers because I run 92 to 93 octane in my rider and boy what a difference it makes in the performance.
If anyone at Oregon is reading this I have a Gravley 18/40 ZTXL that you no longer supply gator blades for. It would be awsome if someone would offer a true high lift Gator style blade for that mower. Center hole is 5/8" length of blade is 13 7/8" the only blade I can find now is a 320-507 Stens Hi-Lift Blade which does not do good with the factory Gravely mulching kit.
Mike, have you ever had any time had someone come up to you and wanting you to mow their lawn but for some reason there was something about the person that was a little off or more that made you say no
@@Something2LookAt Have you ever played with you baffle? I have tried it in several positions and up here it seems to work best in the second lowest position (third hole down same as the factory setting, but using the upper slot rather than the lower slot). It made it work a little better in reverse and for sure reduced blowout. I only have a couple months use on mine now but I started experimenting with it right away. The reason the 7 Iron cuts well in reverse is because the blade tips are much closer to the front baffle. The baffle isn't adjustable like the Scag's is, but the front edge of the deck skirt and the baffle are both raised to allow grass to come into the chamber in a more upright position for a clean cut. Having the blades close to the front baffle though prevents most of the blowout and makes cutting cleanly in reverse possible. The Scag blades as you know are set back a couple inches from the baffle.
@@Something2LookAt I can't say that is true. Both have advantages over the other in certain areas. I honestly believe the the JD deck is stronger built, but the V+ definitely spreads clippings even better than the 7 Iron, especially in the wet.
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The Gator G series blades made in the last 3 years or so don't have near as much twist to the teeth as they have had in the past since their beginning in 2011. I have several sets of both styles, and for several different machines. I really believe the original design did a much better job at shredding clippings and leaves compared to the current version. The current version acts more like a solid sail, especially in leaves. They cut pretty good just the same. I have a set of G5's under my Cheetah right now in fact, but we aren't anywhere near mowing season here yet. I left them on from last fall during leaf cleanups. I can't speak for how they do on southern grass when it is wet, but up here, they tend to throw wads or clumps when the turf is wet much more than a solid sail blade does. Is that sawgrass? That little Cub cut through it pretty nicely whatever it was. If you watch the discharge, you can see how most all of it comes out at the front and top corner of the chute opening. That is due to the twist on the teeth throwing the clippings up and out to the outer skirt. They do that under every deck I have them for.
This isn't sawgrass. Around here we call it lake grass, but I don't know what it's really called. It grows in wet areas of course. And I know that's where sawgrass grows but this is different grass. The edges have no saw teeth. I didn't know that about the Gator blades changing. I'm happy with them either way.
Slow and steady as she goes! How ironic I put mine on last week I think they were by 8Ten Green Mulching blades I will switch back to the originals after all the first cuts are done. Man this is convincing I've never ever tackled anything this tall BEFORE 😮! TEAM CUB!💯👏🏾
Indeed. Don't underestimate these Cub Cadet residential mowers. They are strong. Speaking of 8Ten, I have a set of 8Ten mulching blades on the Cheetah right now. They are skinnier than the Gator blades. I am noticing a difference and the Cheetah will be going back to Gators as soon as the 8Ten's wear out.
I love those gator blades for the removal of leafs
I had approached you a number of years ago through your channel about doing an experiment with high octane gas for your lawnmower. Specifically you’re riding lawnmowers because I run 92 to 93 octane in my rider and boy what a difference it makes in the performance.
Try Amsoil Small Engine oil. I noticed an improvement when I started using it as well.
If anyone at Oregon is reading this I have a Gravley 18/40 ZTXL that you no longer supply gator blades for. It would be awsome if someone would offer a true high lift Gator style blade for that mower. Center hole is 5/8"
length of blade is 13 7/8" the only blade I can find now is a 320-507 Stens Hi-Lift Blade which does not do good with the factory Gravely mulching kit.
Mike, have you ever had any time had someone come up to you and wanting you to mow their lawn but for some reason there was something about the person that was a little off or more that made you say no
Oh yea. That happens all the time. I call it getting a bad "vibe" from them.
I imagine a ventrac would go through that with no problem with a rough cut deck
Indeed!
Are they better than the Kavli blades?
No, not at all. Kavli blades are the best.
BTW- the JD 7 Iron cuts great in reverse too.
It's the front deck baffle that keeps the Cheetah from cutting well in reverse.
@@Something2LookAt Have you ever played with you baffle? I have tried it in several positions and up here it seems to work best in the second lowest position (third hole down same as the factory setting, but using the upper slot rather than the lower slot). It made it work a little better in reverse and for sure reduced blowout. I only have a couple months use on mine now but I started experimenting with it right away. The reason the 7 Iron cuts well in reverse is because the blade tips are much closer to the front baffle. The baffle isn't adjustable like the Scag's is, but the front edge of the deck skirt and the baffle are both raised to allow grass to come into the chamber in a more upright position for a clean cut. Having the blades close to the front baffle though prevents most of the blowout and makes cutting cleanly in reverse possible. The Scag blades as you know are set back a couple inches from the baffle.
@@404nitro No I never have adjusted the baffle. Sounds like the Deere has a better system.
@@Something2LookAt I can't say that is true. Both have advantages over the other in certain areas. I honestly believe the the JD deck is stronger built, but the V+ definitely spreads clippings even better than the 7 Iron, especially in the wet.