Assuming that you have the RCK72P 1200Z deck , the standard blades are k5975-34360 which when I see on the web , they reference the blades for the 60" in OEP . OEP doesn't themselves show a direct cross. They do show a variety of 72" RC72 Kubota blades in the catalog. Length of 24 1/2" with a center of 1 1/8". No width is given. If you have difficulty, post the measurements of the center and diagonal figures. As noted above, they have a blades by length chart.
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Ok thanks I’ll take a look. Just for reference it’s a 2018 zd1211 side discharge 72”
Blade number k5975-3436 stamped on blade
1-5/16” center hole
24 9/16 length. But I’m sure it’s considered 24 1/2
2-7/8” width
The length isn’t issue. It’s the 1-5/16 center hole that’s hard to find. I’ll look through their list again
Blade number k5975-3436 stamped on blade
1-5/16” center hole
24 9/16 length. But I’m sure it’s considered 24 1/2
2-7/8” width
The length isn’t issue. It’s the 1-5/16 center hole that’s hard to find. I’ll look through their list again
There is nothing in OEP with that center hole and comparable length. I put the part number in Stens and Rotary with no match. So what type of issues are you having with the deck? Have you discussed this with the dealer or perhaps tried their mulchers? I suppose if you saw a style blade that appealed to you, you could re bore the center and balance.
The blade just doesn’t have enough wing and air flow for my liking To compare I have a scag diesel mower. Just has so much more suction and discharge air flow. Yes I know it’s the new acs deck, but it virtually leaves no stripe in grass compared to scag
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So overall you like the new ACS deck?
I was thinking of selling off my ZD mowers and getting either the 1211 or 1511.
I am concerned that Kubota is using a different blade mount diameter, but it’s just a matter of time for aftermarket companies to have an offering.
Overall yes I do like the mower and the deck. Very heavy duty design. I had to make a stripe kit to make it stripe like my scag But that’s just a blade/airflow issue
I reached out to Oregon to see if they would make a blade with that center hole diameter and never heard back. There are YouTube videos of guys drilling out other blades to work, Im sure in some time aftermarket blades will be available
My scag is a 31 horse turbo diesel and the kubota 1211 walks all over it and has double the steel
I was dead set on a 1511 thinking the 1211 wouldn’t have the power but I was wrong. I tried a 1511 and it was blowing white smoke brand new and said it needed a regen. I just didn’t want to deal with the emissions stuff
I reached out to Oregon to see if they would make a blade with that center hole diameter and never heard back. There are YouTube videos of guys drilling out other blades to work, Im sure in some time aftermarket blades will be available
My scag is a 31 horse turbo diesel and the kubota 1211 walks all over it and has double the steel
I was dead set on a 1511 thinking the 1211 wouldn’t have the power but I was wrong. I tried a 1511 and it was blowing white smoke brand new and said it needed a regen. I just didn’t want to deal with the emissions stuff
Maybe there is room on the sail to install a lift kit? AIR LIFT KIT FITS SNAPPER HI LIFT BLADES for Hi Vac decks 25 28 33 1136 | eBay
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I have an almost new (110 hours) ZD1211 with a 72” rear discharge deck.
I thought the OEM Kubota blades were poor, even when new. I’ve used Gator mulching blades for many years so, I bought a set of 396-814 blades. They cut much better, stay sharp longer, and really chop grass very fine.
This fall, they did a great job in chopping up fallen leaves so they’ll deteriorate faster. We don’t bag anything as the cuttings add nutrients back into the soil.
The blades, for side discharge decks, may be different than for rear discharge?
I thought the OEM Kubota blades were poor, even when new. I’ve used Gator mulching blades for many years so, I bought a set of 396-814 blades. They cut much better, stay sharp longer, and really chop grass very fine.
This fall, they did a great job in chopping up fallen leaves so they’ll deteriorate faster. We don’t bag anything as the cuttings add nutrients back into the soil.
The blades, for side discharge decks, may be different than for rear discharge?
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The factory blades were crap so got rid of them. My notes indicate they are Kubota P/N K5698-34340.
Your best bet is to see your Kubota Dealer to confirm.
I seem to remember that Kubota uses different blades for side and rear discharge decks.
