Mowing Mower blades

Anonymous Poster · Mar 24, 2003

Hey Hans, Moss and anyone else who can help

Well sorry to beat this to death - I know it has been talked about in other posts - but I searched all over and can't seem to find a match for the PT 60 inch standard deck blade -

I found many sights and also went to a local supplier - it appears to be a universal blade that they use - I asked them - no help - they said - well they are just " regular blades"

This is the measurement I have - length 20 & 1/2
(this is end to end - tip to tip is slightly larger but not much)
Width 2 & 1/4
Thickness .159
Center Hole 3/8
looks like they only use the center hole - no lock on the center blade - must be a safety thing for the hydro motor

Well - I can not locate this blade - also the blade has a tapered profile (it is not straight across) but I think I could use a straight blade since I added all kinds of adjustment height of cut capability

- I was hoping to locate high lift, mulch and standard lift varieties - so far I found the no cut no lift one ie nothing

Help!

MossRoad · Mar 25, 2003

I ordered an extra set of blades directly from Power Trac when I ordered the whole package. I'm very happy with the cut they provide. I will be putting them on soon, sharpening the original ones, oiling them up and putting them in a bag for next year. I've never had to sharpen during the year, as I only mow one acre, once a week. Sorry I can't help. Maybe Hans can, since he uses his to make $$$. I'll be watching this post...

Charlie_Iliff · Mar 25, 2003

Last May, PTRich reported using generic $6 blades from Home Depot, that he ground a bit off to make them fit. Look at thread on PT Attachments

If anyone can match the blades to another machine, you can order on line web page

bubenberg · Mar 25, 2003

the pt finish mower blades are standard generic blades. due to my experience with this particular mower, i would not suggest to get a much heavier blade, but the same dimensions, close to the same shape since lift does not do much in a rear discharge mode, preferably same hole pattern.

if you have to reduce them in any shape, make sure that the blade/blades are all balanced. these ball bearings can't take too much abuse.

good luck

Anonymous Poster · Mar 25, 2003

Hans - I don't plan on changing them at all - I am just trying to find the exact match - so there is no extra stress on the bearings - are you getting 300 hrs out of the bearings? - I greased them last summer every 8hrs - I just greased them yesterday and they really took a lot before I could see the grease express - just wondering how difficult are the bearings to replace when the time comes - and how expensive

- and no luck to date on finding an exact blade match - What do you use ? - I suspect you must go through them quickly
I will check PT pricing - but I expect they will sell a $10 blade for $25 knowing their pricing on parts - The reason for the high lift is because I have attached a vacuum unit to the machine - and I need the lift to assist in vacuum action

I'll take some photos and post when I get a chance - I am also fitting the 1845 with a similar vacuum exept it will be fully mounted on the 1845 since it can handle the weight

I bought that Lastec contour mower from PT that they were using as a demo for the 1845 - really pricey but what nice deck - really nice - can't wait to use it

Anonymous Poster · Mar 25, 2003

hey charlie what link was that - does not seem to be working

Anonymous Poster · Mar 25, 2003

Well I put my foot in my mouth - the cost for the PT blade from them is $12.90 - not bad - they only have the one type though - low lift

Charlie_Iliff · Mar 25, 2003

Too many https

Try web page

Charlie_Iliff · Mar 25, 2003

<font color="red"> I bought that Lastec contour mower from PT that they were using as a demo for the 1845 </font>

The what??

Details & photos, please.