My New Kubota ZD1211 Mower

[Brown Dog]

... These stock acs blades suck, Poor striping and not enough lift to blow out.

SD or RD Deck ?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Mine brand new was off over a 1/2” out of level side to side, that’s the only reason I noticed it’s not matching the dial. I go by look and not the dial as is.



For those who use gator blades, what’s the part number on them. These stock acs blades suck, Poor striping and not enough lift to blow out.

Can’t speak to all Kubota decks but, the Oregon Gator Blades for my ZD1211, 72”, Rear discharge is #396-814.

 

[turbo246]

SD or RD Deck ?

I have side discharge 72”

 

[lostcreekranch]

I have side discharge 72”

Most Kubota dealers can give you the proper Gator blade for your deck. My dealer realized the OEM blades aren’t great.

 

[Brown Dog]

Is this the Oregon Gator Blades #396-814 you guys are using on 72" RD Decks ?

It says their 3" wide, which is same width as the SD deck uses & 1/2" wider than the stock 2.5" RD Blades.

The 1-1/8"' center hole is correct though for RD application

Pic appears to have a longer sharpened edge than the OEM blades ?

I ordered a set yesterday from Agri Supply.

 

[lostcreekranch]

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Is this the Oregon Gator Blades #396-814 you guys are using on 72" RD Decks ?

It says their 3" wide, which is same width as the SD deck uses & 1/2" wider than the stock 2.5" RD Blades.

The 1-1/8"' center hole is correct though for RD application

Pic appears to have a longer sharpened edge than the OEM blades ?

I ordered a set yesterday from Agri Supply.

This site show cross reference to the Kubota blades.

G6 Gator Blade 24-1/2" Length / 396-814

 

[Brown Dog]

Well I'm too impatient waiting on my Gator Blades, so I cut 1-1/4" off the length of two outer rubber flaps on back of my 72" RD Deck today to match the length of the shorter center flap.
The windrows from cutting THICK Grass is So MUCH Better now

I'm going to cut another 2" or so off all 3 flap / deflectors tomorrow so NO Windrows are present after cutting.

Keep in mind, I'm mowing 12-15acres around my farm & I don't / can't mow weekly like subdivision home owners lol

I mow at 2-3/4" height setting on the dial but blade measures 3" from Concrete floor.

I hope the fan doesn't suck more clippings up into the radiator than it already does .......

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[lostcreekranch]

Well I'm too impatient waiting on my Gator Blades, so I cut 1-1/4" off the length of two outer rubber flaps on back of my 72" RD Deck today to match the length of the shorter center flap.
The windrows from cutting THICK Grass is So MUCH Better now

I'm going to cut another 2" or so off all 3 flap / deflectors tomorrow so NO Windrows are present after cutting.

Keep in mind, I'm mowing 12-15acres around my farm & I don't / can't mow weekly like subdivision home owners lol

I mow at 2-3/4" height setting on the dial but blade measures 3" from co Concrete floor.

I hope the fan doesn't suck more clippings up into the radiator than it already does .......

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I’ve got an 84” Rear discharge RFM that I use on the open areas around the house at the ranch. Nice mowing with tractor with cab and A/C. It’s still less 50% of area because of all our trees. But, in summer, every bit helps.

Good luck with your new Gator Blades. I got mine, on eBay, for $11.99 each plus $10.99 Shipping.

This is one of our pastures near the front of the Ranch.

 

[Brown Dog]

Nice pic.
I started out with a 72" Land Pride RFM, now a 84" Bush Hog RFM & a 110" Befco RFM.
All 3 Rear Discharge Decks.
The Tractor rides so much better than Zero but all 4 of my JD are Open Stations.

 

[Brown Dog]

I finished cutting Rear Rubber Deflector Flaps on RD Deck.
I left them 1" length from top on both sides.

I cut 1" off the center flap & 1" off the metal deflector behind it.

Headed out to mow .....