2023 Oregon G6 Gator Blades - Best Mulching Mower Blades Of All-Time?

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2023 Oregon G6 Gator Blades - Best Mulching Mower Blades Of All-Time?

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The Oregon G6 Gator Blade is the most heavy-duty of the Oregon mower blades. Designed for commercial applications where extreme performance is a requirement. G6 is 1/4" thick and 3" wide and features Fusion technology, providing superior longevity and cut quality even in the most punishing conditions.
⭐️ 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:
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✅ Gator G6 Mower Blades on Amazon: amzn.to/3hlc77w
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The link above is to the official, true Oregon G6 mower blades. The difference these blades make on powering through anything we can throw at them whether that be tall grass, overgrown turf, thick wet grass or absolutely destroying leaf cleanups for mulching turning the leaves to dust/powder -- the Gator G6 is this lawn care veteran's pick!
⭐️ 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
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When it comes to mowing grass, don't settle for a less than superior mower blade when you can get the best. Each time we add a new commercial lawn mower -- the G6 Gator Blade is one of my go-to/default/standard upgrades that immediately gets completed at the shop before the brand new commercial every gets dispatched on a mowing route to lay stripes on one of our lawn care client's lawns.
The difference between these Gator G6 (w/ fusion technology) mower blades make versus regular mulching blades is out of this world -- night and day -- incredible.
We have cut down 3-5 foot tall grass with these blades -- and if you know lawn care and landscaping, that usually requires a Bush Hog machine to do!
These blades are one of this lawn care veteran's best-kept secrets!
I highly recommend these mower blades to anyone who wants to save time and improve profitability with their business from getting more done while creating a cleaner cut with less double cutting in less time. Enjoy!
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@jonpope4965 Жыл бұрын

Do you sharpen these right out of the box or are they good to go as is?

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

They have a black coating that is pretty thick and it needs to be removed with a bench or angle grinder first. If this coating is not removed first, it will be horrible cutting… will be very dull blade if left on

@garygbur3992 Жыл бұрын

@@FiveStarLawnCareHow do you remove the coating?

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

@@garygbur3992 Bench grinder or angle grinder will work.

@JoelPerez-yn6ji Жыл бұрын

@Five Star Lawn Care which flap disc is good 40 or 60 grit? Sharpen a brand new blade

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

@@JoelPerez-yn6ji Great question. Here are the ones I use which are 40 grit: amzn.to/3N193zu

@Jimmy-Legs 9 ай бұрын

He really does like those blades. You can tell by how he caresses them through the whole video.

@FiveStarLawnCare 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@FiveStarLawnCare 9 ай бұрын

This got me and the wife rollin in the kitchen hahaha

@kb2825 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you opened the box like a real man. Cause that's the way I would have opened it. Great info in the video

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 thanks bro

@boblewin7099 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered 2 sets. One set for my 52" Scag & another for my Kubota BX-2200 60". Heard about these blades & will be trying them out shortly. Will let you know my results. Thanks for your vid.

@FiveStarLawnCare 4 жыл бұрын

Bob, thank you for your feedback. I am sure you will love them but as I stated to another gentleman here in the comments, I recommend the following: "Although the black-coated edge will wear off in time running them straight out of the box, after 13 years of experience in running a landscape company, operating commercial mowers, etc. -- my opinion is that the blades run dull and DO NOT cut as well as they could straight out of the box and should most definitely have the black-coated edge ground off first and a minor edge put on the blade before initial installation." Hope that helps! And definitely let us know your results after you have had a chance to try them out in various conditions.

@jordendaigle7001 Жыл бұрын

how do you like them on your bx? I bought one last summer and was not impressed with the factory blades and cut from it. looking to upgrade to the gator blades

@kndvds1492 3 жыл бұрын

I recently switched to the Oregon G5s which are very similar but without the 1/4" offset bend. There great.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for your feedback.

@BrickMudge 3 жыл бұрын

Is no offset better?

@haroldeldridge2255 3 жыл бұрын

Offset blades are better : off set blades are stock on the best cutting mowers Grasshopper , Woods ect.

@freeagent6203 Жыл бұрын

What offset?

@kenkaspersen7794 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Hey I was wondering about that new painted edge. Do you sharpen the cutting edges before installing the new blade or is that painted edge intended to be used for mowing?

@FiveStarLawnCare 4 жыл бұрын

Ken, this is an *excellent question!* Thank you for asking. I have done both -- sharpened off the coated edge and ran them straight out of the box without the coated edge being sharpened or ground off and the difference is noticeable. Although the black-coated edge will wear off in time running them straight out of the box, after 13 years of experience in running a landscape company, operating commercial mowers, etc. -- my opinion is that the blades run dull and DO NOT cut as well as they could straight out of the box and should most definitely have the black-coated edge ground off first and a minor edge put on the blade before initial installation.

@brianmiller1098 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the question I had!!!

@jayjpeterson4969 8 ай бұрын

Will these fit my Ferris 36in stand on mower ?? The dealer gave me Stens and said threre just as good 🤨

@schiny2812 10 ай бұрын

How well do these do with lift? Looking forward to geting a set but wanna make sure they have decent air lift

@jeorgelowpez2069 11 ай бұрын

Besides you liking the blades and construction, what’s some feedback on the way they cut, how it discharges, does it put less or more of a load on the engine, etc.?

@victorvek5227 Жыл бұрын

Are these too heavy for a Husqvarna 24hp rider? A friend told me they’re best used on commercial mowers because of the heft. Seeking clarification / experience

@ocrun6765 Жыл бұрын

Wondering the same. Just installed on my 24hp Craftsman and are significantly heavier than the stock blades.

@live10000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@aematthews76 Жыл бұрын

I have a residential zero turn John Deere mower. I just bought these blades. Do I have to sharpen them before my first use?

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

The blades DO NOT cut good straight out of the box and YES, you should definitely grind the black-coated edge off first and edge up the blade before initial use.

@gavinelliot3564 6 ай бұрын

Sharpen/balance before fitting takes 10mins/that way you know its perfect.

@rubiconoutdoors3492 2 ай бұрын

Do you take the paint of the cutting edge before u run them ?

@stephenruben3158 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend the best mower and blade for my residence? I really want to mulch up a large amount of leaves to collect all over my property. And I would prefer a self-propelled mower

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Hey Stephen, thanks for your question. Are you asking for a self-propelled push mower recommendation?

@mfini202 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this; a rare video and thread that is both helpful and supportive. I excited to try them on my Ferris isx800. The stock blades leave a ton of stragglers. Question: what angle do you sharpen the G6 blades at? I also have the all American sharpener.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

The Oregon G6 Gator blades are 30/30 meaning a 30 degree cutting edge along with a 30 degree lift. Check out this cheat sheet with that info and much more on Oregon’s site: www.oregonproducts.com/medias/A108098-AB-Oregon-Blades-digital.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8OTMxNTc4fGFwcGxpY2F0aW9uL3BkZnxoOGMvaDkwLzg4MTc3NDcxNjUyMTQucGRmfDdlMDZhMjhlNjdmN2U1MmQzYTlmMWViNjExYzMxMzk0ZjlhMTVhZDI4MDZiOTEyYTVhYTNmNTllMDE5NGY4MDc&attachment=true

@n.g.1577 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Which side goes down?

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Flat side always goes down. If blades are installed correctly, the blade edge + mulching tips curl up towards the top of the mower deck. The flattest side of the mower blade show always face down.

@deecee6355 2 ай бұрын

I have a gator blade from Oregon it's so noisy compared to original Its like a airplane engine turbine But it cuts like a dream

@danlaflamme9372 11 ай бұрын

G6: mulching only ? Or weekly use? What blade u change too??? Ty

@FiveStarLawnCare 11 ай бұрын

Weekly use. Use these blades in a variety of conditions. Use them year-round.

@shanepipkin4041 2 жыл бұрын

have these and they are the hardest blade out there I'm wanting to test them on the rockwell scale

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Right on, Shane!

@chaschan60 4 жыл бұрын

You need look into tweels you will never look back. Do not be frightened by the price. Best money ever spent.

@FiveStarLawnCare 4 жыл бұрын

Charles, thank you for your solid input. Can you provide a link to the ones you are referring to specifically? I have seen the tweels before but have not given them a go yet. I may just have to do that if I can find them with as aggressive of a tread pattern as what I currently run on my mowers here: amzn.to/2UtVDAr Let me know what you got.

@chaschan60 3 жыл бұрын

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@chewarmstrong 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’ve read the Oregon Gator G6 Blades are thicker and heavier. Some have mentioned the blade was too heavier for their mower. Have you experienced any difference in performance from the thicker and heavier blade? I want to use these blades on the Wright 36 I. Thanks!

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

I have had no such issues. We run these on 52” & 36” Ferris standon mowers with no issues that I have noticed. Been running these for years now. They do an amazing job.

@victorvek5227 Жыл бұрын

I’m curious as well. I have a 24hp husqvarna with 3 blades and the weight keeps coming up in prior reviews.

@chewarmstrong Жыл бұрын

@@victorvek5227 hello the weight of the blades does make the motor consume more gas and blades spin slightly slower. I just use gator blades when doing leaf clean ups. Wether the heavier weight is harder or the belts of the mower…I’m not sure. But maybe a little. Hope this helps!

@damonbyrd612 10 ай бұрын

Belts,pulleys and pto wear much faster especially the belts!!!!

@garygbur3992 Жыл бұрын

How do u remove the black coating off the blades? Do you remove it from the entire blade ? Thanks!!

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

With a bench or angle grinder. Just grind off the edge like you were sharpening the blade at 30 degrees and hit the back side a bit to knock that off 👍

@teter129 Жыл бұрын

Do you need a mulching kit that blocks off the grass shoot on the deck for these to perform their best? Sorry if thats a stupid question. But I’m just a home owner who uses an Ariens IKON XD52 to mow my 1.5 acres.

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

To maximize mulching capabilities, yes, you would want to put a chute blocker of some sort on there so the blades can chop up what is being cut multiple times into a finer, mulched cut, instead of losing much of it out of the side discharge if left open.

@garygbur3992 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new JD zero turn Z930R with standard factory installed high lift blades. What blade would you recommend that will provide smaller clippings while still side discharging? I do not have a mulch baffle kit. I'm willing to pay a premium price to get the best blade for my residential yard. Is there a blade in the market that will provide this, but still provide nice looking stripes? Thank you!

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend the Gator G6 blades as mentioned in this video. The turn grass to near dust, side discharge. Stripes are sharp and clean. The number one key to getting nice stripes is a lush lawn. Here you go: amzn.to/3hlc77w

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Watch this video for some stripes I made with the Gator G6 blades: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqFi911xsCWdoU.html

@padenkoontz5167 Жыл бұрын

How do these blades do with striping. Compared to a high lift blade???

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Stripes are clean and as good as any other blade in my opinion. The stripe is just the blade of grass being knocked down all one way and the sun reflecting off of it to give it that look. Here is a little short I did recently that shows some stripes on a client’s lawn with the Oregon G6 blades: kzfaq.infoMxnyznskTbY?feature=share

@gavinelliot3564 7 ай бұрын

Choice

@wphillips7217 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video. What method do you use to sharpen the blades? Is a disk grinder good?

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I have used many methods over the years and have learned that the most important aspects of sharpening blades (of any kind, knives included), especially mower blades -- the one think you got to get right is the angle of the tool shaving off the metal, regardless of what that tool may be. Currently, we use this Blade Sharpener ( amzn.to/3h12XgT ) and have it coupled with this Black & Decker Angle Grinder ( amzn.to/34gLw6H ) w/ these grinding wheels ( amzn.to/2KxyNG0 ). That is our blade sharpening set up and it works great for what we do. Hope that helps!

@BobMarley-gf7tv 3 жыл бұрын

@@FiveStarLawnCare I appreciate your video, I just bought an All American Sharper $210.00 and I ‘m just a homeowner taking care of @3acres but I want things done right and easy if possible and this ( I can’t believe I’m saying this ) was worth the money. Great tool.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

@@BobMarley-gf7tv Good news! Glad you found my recommendations helpful to you, sir. Enjoy the mow 💪😎👍

@nunya6379 Жыл бұрын

Do they leave clippings like a lot of mulch blades? I hate that

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Great question! Well, the short answer is no, not with grass mowed at least every couple of weeks -- weekly is better and will stress the turfgrass less. The G6 blades pulverize the grass clippings! It's why we don't use any other blades BUT the G6 on all our mowers. However, if the lawn has been neglected and the grass is severely overgrown, rest assured it will require a double or triple cut to get it mulched up. Also best not to mow with moisture on the turf if you can help it as the moisture will just cause the grass to clump and stick to the mower deck a little easier. Works much better if the lawn is dry and morning dew has evaporated as the day warms up.

@MassillonJoe 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think these blades will make a significant difference on less commercial mowers? I have a Wright Stander B. Was thinking about switching to these but don't know if I'll notice much difference, especially with mowing less than an acre.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

What type of blade are you currently using on your Wright Stander?

@BS-ic2hb 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of G5's on my 20hp poulan rider. They cut so much better than the factory blades. I went 6 years w/o sharpening them and they held up better than the 2 year old factory blades on my honda. The Gators are pretty heavy duty and cut pretty good out here. Will get a set for my big zero turn.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

@@BS-ic2hb Thanks for your comment. 6 years without sharpening, wow that is impressive. How big is your yard and how often do you cut it during a given year with your 20hp Poulan rider?

@benrwilburn 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using these to bag, mulch, or side discharge? Thanks.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

We always mulch/side discharge. We do not bag as the mulched up grass clippings provide up to 25% of nitrogen requirement of the turf grass via decomposition.

@benrwilburn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the response! Would you recommend if I was just planning on side discharging and not planning on mulching? My mower has an optional side cover that covers up the side discharge chute for mulching which I don’t plan to use.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

@@benrwilburn We don’t really mulch per se but the blades help to cut up the grass clippings finer. A double cut with these blades, even on tall grass and its clean as a whistle with no clumps left on the lawn. And yes, I would recommend them for just side discharging as that is all we do basically.

@everydayfitness6793 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a yard full of black walnuts. Sometimes my lazy butt doesn’t get them all out of the yard. With a hard blade like that do you think it would be bad to use? I want to avoid chipping the blade as much as possible.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I have encountered that will chip these blades is hitting rocks such as a gravel driveway. Other than that, they are pretty indestructible with the fusion technology which hardens the metal for keeping the blade sharp and extend time between sharpenings.

@ShermanT.Potter 3 жыл бұрын

I run the G5's on a 1990's John Deere 48" Commercial walk behind. I have a farm so my mower sees sticks, rocks, grazes the occasional small stump, uneven ground and the mower grades it, etc., and I only get small nicks in the blade. Oh I forgot the occasional piece of metal it hits too, lol.

@taylorsutliff9155 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video…I need these to grind up leaves coming up here in a couple weeks….what’s the exact name of these blades and part number I want to buy a couple sets for my 2020 scag vride 2 52inch

@Warriors4truth 2 жыл бұрын

I listed this in description but here it is: Gator G6 Mower Blades on Amazon: amzn.to/3hlc77w

@taylorsutliff9155 2 жыл бұрын

@@Warriors4truth now does that come as a 3 pack….and will fit my 52 inch deck correct

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that link is to the 3 pack of G6 Gator Blades

@daddysboyslawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Daddy's Boys Lawn Care Good video. I'm looking for a good set of blades. I have a several yards with bahia grass and those yellow dandelions. I'm having to cut those yards twice. Some paths I cut three times. I'm currently using rotary copperhead blades. I have a 36in Bradley stand on mower. What do you think?

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer a 52" over a 36" any day as the 52" will have more power and more lift for the blades. It seems to me the 36" mowers just do not create the same lift/vacuum my 52" mowers do. Yes, these mulching blades work great for anything I have ever thrown at them but some times you just need a good ole double cut to get everything mulched up and clean cut, especially for those clients that don't want it done regularly if you provide that kind of service.

@LuisMejia-gi3bt 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this fit on a 2015 exmark turf tracer 48"?

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Go to the description and visit the linked Oregon website and check their fitment guide there 👍

@troyd.521 3 жыл бұрын

Do they provide good lift? I recently started mowing higher and it doesn’t seem like there’s as much lift.

@Warriors4truth 3 жыл бұрын

They provide excellent lift. Its the only blade we use year round.

@troyd.521 3 жыл бұрын

@@Warriors4truth thanks!

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, lift is great. All we use year round.

@xXxlZAYlxXx 2 жыл бұрын

Do they side discharge much??

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

I side discharge with these all year long

@dathuynh1789 3 жыл бұрын

Hi these blade fit gravely pro stance 36”

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

The check for proper fit of these Oregon Gator G6 mower blades, check the fitment guide on Oregon's website here: www.oregonproducts.com/en/p/396-726

@go5582 Жыл бұрын

Hi handsome. Those are beautiful blades. ❤❤

@jamesn4727 3 жыл бұрын

What side is toward the grass? There is no marking on the blades.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

James, just ensure the mulching fins are facing upward 👍

@jamesn4727 3 жыл бұрын

@@FiveStarLawnCare Thanks

@Boodieman72 2 жыл бұрын

Have you looked into the Kavli blades? My choice is the Kavli Finisha blades.

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Have you compared them both?

@Boodieman72 2 жыл бұрын

@@FiveStarLawnCare Yes

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

@@Boodieman72 Awesome! What were your conclusions for both? What types of grass did you compare cutting with each blade? Would love to hear your conclusions.

@theresamoore7634 Жыл бұрын

They are the best blades,. I have the G5 Oregon gator blades on my cub cadet & I will never use another blade then the Oregon gator blades on any mower I have ,. If I can't install the gator blades on it then I won't buy the mower Lol

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🤣 that’s pretty much how I feel about it ha! Thanks for sharing 🤙

@rayburnett3253 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get those blades for a Bad boy with. a 42 inch beck under it? It's a 2019 badboy zero turn with 3 blades

@FiveStarLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure, you would need to check the Oregon website for fitment for your mower deck setup.

@BetUBetterB Жыл бұрын

Not Even Close.

@FiveStarLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Compared to what?…

@walldogger1 3 жыл бұрын

It's rare when a reviewer speaks English like it's his first language,well done Sir.

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir 😊

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@l3MTA3l 3 жыл бұрын

it looks wide and heavy

@FiveStarLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын

They are wider and heavier duty than standard blades and have fusion technology. All this = better cutting, better mulching, and longer mowing times between sharpenings.