deere 345 blade type

[mikehaugen]

My mom has a 345 with 54c mower deck. I was going to pick up new blades for her but I don't know what type of blades it uses and I won't be over there before I buy them. Are they round holes or star? Also what diameter? Thanks if anyone can help.

Also I was thinking of getting gator blades, any reason not too? Are they worth it? She does not have a mulching deck.

 

[bruceatlam]

Round hole blades. I bought these:

John Deere 54" High Lift Blades Fits 345 425 More 3 M135590 | eBay

I use a Power Flow bagger all the time --- these work well for me.

 

[tdogg]

Just bought a set today, the JD part number for non-high lift blades is M152726. Box of 3 cost ~$58.00. Round hole, torque to 100 ft-lbs.