Better Cut Using Hi Lift Blades on a Rear Mount Mower?

[chim]

I get blades from Agri-Supply and could probably get 3 sets (of 3) for $150. I have both Gators and factory style blades. The grass changes its composition over the mowing season and the same blades perform a little differently from time to time. The Gators seem to do well over the entire season.

 

[LD1]

I have mowed hose before. Both with the bushhog and finish mower. Neither was fun. But neither was near as bad as running over a wad of fence with a flail mower.

 

[sixdogs]

While we're on 3 blade sets, does anyone know where I can--or look--for a set of blades for my Woods RD8400? I'm stumped and I've looked pretty hard.

 

[LD1]

I have never purchased mower blades by application.

Rather I always purchase by dimension. If the length and center hole are right.....its all good. (and offset if applicable). Even if the blades are a tad long.....like if I need a 21.5" blade and I find some 22" blades I like.....No big deal to trim 1/4" off the end of each.

Whats special about the RD8400? Does it use one of them fancy star shaped center holes? or some goofy offset or something?

 

[4570Man]

I have never purchased mower blades by application. Rather I always purchase by dimension. If the length and center hole are right.....its all good. (and offset if applicable). Even if the blades are a tad long.....like if I need a 21.5" blade and I find some 22" blades I like.....No big deal to trim 1/4" off the end of each. Whats special about the RD8400? Does it use one of them fancy star shaped center holes? or some goofy offset or something?

I'm running blades a little to long on my mower. As long as you don't dent the deck it works fine.

 

[LD1]

I'm running blades a little to long on my mower. As long as you don't dent the deck it works fine.

Or bang them into each other:thumbsup:

 

[4570Man]

Or bang them into each other:thumbsup:

They didn't bang together, but they only clear the sides of the deck by a 1/4 inch.

 

[sixdogs]

I have never purchased mower blades by application.

Rather I always purchase by dimension. If the length and center hole are right.....its all good. (and offset if applicable). Even if the blades are a tad long.....like if I need a 21.5" blade and I find some 22" blades I like.....No big deal to trim 1/4" off the end of each.

Whats special about the RD8400? Does it use one of them fancy star shaped center holes? or some goofy offset or something?

Blades aren't star shaped holes or anything and I just looked up by application. It never occurred to me to look up---duh--by blade dimension. Since I only have one set and it's on the mower I need to find the measurements but that's my plan of action.

 

[LD1]

Are the blades offset?

If not, just measure the hole diameter (I think 5/8 is pretty common).....and the length. Length is measured across the diagonal also....

Lots of 84" mowers of many different brands out there....I am sure you can find a replacement.

 

[RickB]

Are the blades offset?

If not, just measure the hole diameter (I think 5/8 is pretty common).....and the length. Length is measured across the diagonal also....

Lots of 84" mowers of many different brands out there....I am sure you can find a replacement.

Doesn't hurt to check thickness. it WILL vary.