18-7/16" Gator G3 Lawn Mower Blades

Recently whenever I would mow my grass I would wind up having to go over it and over it, due to these lines of grass bing left. I finally decided to get some new bladed thinking that was the problem. I went to Sears and was shocked how much they wanted (plus they did not even have my size in stock, they would have to order it). So, as I do with all my purchasing I came on Amazon. I found these and was not sure if they would fit (I have never changed my blades before), so I looked at the ones on the Sears website and they both had that five star hole, so I went ahead and bought these. I got the blades, and went out to change them. I could not get under the mower, so I got some cinder blocks and lifted the mower while shoving the blocks under the tires (if you do this be careful since the mower is super heavy, and would probably do a lot of damage if it fell on you, if you got a jack I would use it, but my Car jack was too high and did not have any thing secure to hold on to). I got under the mower and tried to get the old blades off, they would not budge (I guess they were put on at the factory), I tried a Drill and that did not work (the drill could not turn), I finally just kept pushing while holding the blade with a rag (when you turn the bolt to get it off it would just turn the blade and not loosen), finally the seal broke and it started coming off. I took the old blade off (just one bolt holds it on), it was about half the size of these (that is why I had lines of grass left), I got the new blade and was not sure which way to put it on, so I just matches curve with the way the old one was, i used the drill to bring the bolt up to the top, and then aligned the star pattern with the mower (you have to make sure they are aligned do not just tighten, and while holding the new blade tightened by hand. I repeated this process three times (the middle blade was the hardest due to its location). I got all the blades on and put the mower back on the ground (off the cinder blocks), and cranked it up). It started and spit some clumps of grass out (what was on the side of the deck), and then I mowed the grass. My cut time was cut in half, these blades go the whole distance of the deck and cut down the grass in one path! These blades are the best things I ever got for my mower, and when it is time for new ones (probably in about 2-3 years) I will definitely by these again - plus the price for all three of these was about the price for just one blade at Sears. Highly recommend, just make sure it is right, for my mower it was the size and 5 star hole. Also, do not give up if the old blades do not seem to want to come off, mine were super tight and it took a lot of force to get the bolt to loosen (once that first loosen goes through you can take it off with your fingers or drill).To help anyone out, here are the details on my mower. I have a Craftsman DYS 4500 with 26 HP V-Twin Koehler Pro, with a 54" Cutting Deck. These fit mine perfectly and I have had no problem since i started using them and have cut my cutting time in half!!!

Mowed 6 acres in half the time . They fit and cut very well

Perfect replacement for my Husqvarna Z254

These mulching blades worked perfectly on my lawn tractor. Will continue to buy them when ever needed.

Over-all these are good blades. The only complaint is when the grass is damp they clog the inside of the cutting area on the mower. I have to get under the mower and scrape everything clean if I have to cut the grass when it is still damp such as in the mornings or after an afternoon thunder shower. Failure to do so causes all kinds of issues. Where we live, sometimes there is little choice finding a window when the grass is completely dry. This is the second time I have purchased these blades. They are a good value and at a good price.

Cuts tall thick grass it's very well

Perfect fit on my husqvarna z254f. Excited to mow again. The mulching blades I had on just didn’t cut even and the stock high lift are soooo worn out after 2 seasons. I expect these will do much better.

good blades..will buy again