John_Mc
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- Monkton, Vermont
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- NH TC33D Modified with belly pan, limb risers & FOPS. Honda Pioneer 520 & antique Coot UTV
Replacement blades for Craftsman 50\" mower Deck?
Does anyone know of another source (besides Sears) of replacement blades for a Craftsman Garden Tractor with a 50" Mower Deck? THey've got a wierd star-shaped hub. I've not been able to find anyone else who sells them.
Over the last few years, the quality of the replacement blades I get from Sears has deteriorated noticably. It used to be they'd take quite a beating, and just need the occasional re-sharpening. Now, blades break or bend the first time they hit anything other than grass. It seems that the quality of the steel and/or the heat treating has dropped a lot. (These problems predate the current steel shortage). It has me wondering if Sears switched suppliers or something.
Any thoughts on where to find higher-quality replacements?
John Mc
Does anyone know of another source (besides Sears) of replacement blades for a Craftsman Garden Tractor with a 50" Mower Deck? THey've got a wierd star-shaped hub. I've not been able to find anyone else who sells them.
Over the last few years, the quality of the replacement blades I get from Sears has deteriorated noticably. It used to be they'd take quite a beating, and just need the occasional re-sharpening. Now, blades break or bend the first time they hit anything other than grass. It seems that the quality of the steel and/or the heat treating has dropped a lot. (These problems predate the current steel shortage). It has me wondering if Sears switched suppliers or something.
Any thoughts on where to find higher-quality replacements?
John Mc