What blades for my ZD221?

[sjm1580]

Have the original blades on my zd221 and was wondering if their are any recommendations for different blades than OEM? These cut great but I guess I would like to have them mulch a little better.

Love to hear some opinions on different blades.

Thanks

 

[milkman]

Check here, select deck size then blade type and good to go. I think they still have $9.99 shipping, any order.

Husqvarna Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's

 

[sjm1580]

Well, bit the bullet and bought gator blades from the local Kubota Dealer. Their opinion was they are a little better than OEM because of the blade construction and not necessarily because of performance. Mowed a bit and I could not tell the difference in the cut quality or mulching.

My 2 cents and my response to my own post....

 

[Gary Fowler]

When I bought a spare set of blades for my Ferris, the dealer didn't have any OEM Ferris blades in stock but had some blades made by Oregon that looked identical but were about 1/3 the cost. OEM blades would have been $34 per blade while the Oregon blade were $48 for a set of 3. I told them I see why they didn't stock the Ferris blade.
I switch them out when I sharpen and both blades wear the same. I cant tell any difference in the cut and the only difference is the thickness of my wallet.